Maureen Connor

When one lacks vitamin B12 in the body, this can result in a condition known as pernicious anemia. Pernicious anemia can be detected by a blood test due to the presence of huge immature red blood cells in one’s blood. Such blood cells show inefficiency at carrying oxygen.Pernicious anemia can be triggered by a dearth [...]

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disease of the red blood cells that affects people from African, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. In the United States, about 1,000 babies are born with the disorder each year, and 1 in 12 African-Americans possess the sickle cell trait.How it occurs: When a person is born with one [...]

Dark under-eye circles are a beauty nightmare. They show the world just how negligent you are about your looks. But more than that, these unsightly discolorations beneath your eyes can also represent some serious health problems. Many people are not aware of this, but dark circles under the eyes can serve as a good indicator [...]