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hemoglobin
Coverage of hemoglobin in the Nexus archive.
- Skin condition under the eyes goes viral as doctors warn it could signal hidden health issue
Dark under-eye circles, dubbed 'ferritin face' on social media, may indicate low ferritin levels linked to iron deficiency. Doctors warn symptoms like fatigue, brittle nails, and hair loss could signal underlying conditions such as chronic bleeding, gastrointestinal disorders, or malabsorption.
- Scientists say guava juice could make iron supplements work better
Scientists found that guava juice may enhance iron absorption, improving anemia in women and teenage girls. A review of 17 studies showed increased hemoglobin levels when guava juice was consumed with iron supplements. Guava's high vitamin C content, surpassing oranges, suggests it could be an affordable solution for anemia in affected regions.