anemia

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In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Beyond entertainment, Shepard devoted herself to raising awareness for sickle cell anemia after a friend died of the affliction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

While these drugs are effective at reducing stomach acid, using them longer than recommended by a physician may lead to nutrient deficiencies, including anemia, and may negatively affect bone health.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Japan lost several decades to economic anemia under similar circumstances, and Beijing shows signs of worrying about the same fate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

But sickle-cell anemia must have seemed the strangest—for it was hereditary, often appeared in fits and starts, and was accompanied by sudden, wrenching bouts of pain in the bones, joints, and chest.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee