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Health Tip: Are You Anemic?
Here are possible warning signs

Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug
Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds

Transfusing Anemic Cancer Patients Boosts Clot Risk
But the danger is about the same as using drugs for treatment, study suggests

’Fresh’ Transfusions Improve Odds for Cancer Patients After Surgery
But only if the blood was less than nine days old, study found

Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
Affects about 60,000 people in United States

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
Close monitoring means type 1 patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests

Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease