March 26, 2012 — Red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in most hospitalized patients should be performed based on "restrictive," rather than "liberal," hemoglobin levels (7 - 8 g/dL), according to new ...

Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that enables the blood to carry oxygen to tissues throughout the body. Low hemoglobin levels often indicate anemia, but high levels can also be a ...

Anemia rates among children and teenagers in India may be 20 per cent lower than currently reported as diagnosis is based on ethnically inappropriate blood count thresholds, a study argues. The study ...

Increasing your intake of iron-rich foods like liver, shellfish, spinach, and beans can help boost hemoglobin production. Taking iron supplements may be necessary to significantly raise hemoglobin ...

Low levels of hemoglobin may be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as anemia or cancer. Some dietary measures and supplements may help boost hemoglobin levels at home. Hemoglobin is an ...