Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Higher iron levels may be directly linked to more severe and widespread gum disease, even after adjusting for other possible risk factors, according to a large study recently published in the Journal ...

Iron deficiency anemia was identified in an additional 3.3 million US adults when the ferritin threshold was liberalized from ≤ 15 ng/mL, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), to ≤ 45 ng ...

Everyday Health: Leland Metheny, associate professor at the School of Medicine, explained how there may be other reasons your ferritin test results may be abnormal. "Ferritin levels should be ...

Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, said: "If you've been told that your iron is normal - but you still feel exhausted, forgetful and have a low mood - this is what you should ask your doctor to check on ...

Dear Dr. Roach: When I was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, my doctor explained that a ferritin level of 380 ng/mL was too high. I am a male and would like to know if I need to continue getting ...

Iron is essential for oxygen transport and energy metabolism, yet both deficiency and excess are linked to cardiovascular risk. The National Library of Medicine shows that higher heme iron intake ...