Hemochromatosis Gene Mutations Increase Male Dementia Risk
Is it possible for certain gene mutations, which cause a specific condition, to also raise the risk of developing another condition? Well, says HealthDay, the answer might be yes. In a…
Is it possible for certain gene mutations, which cause a specific condition, to also raise the risk of developing another condition? Well, says HealthDay, the answer might be yes. In a…
July is hemochromatosis awareness month - and in its honor, below is some useful information that could provide helpful. One thing to remember about Hemochromatosis is that early detection is…
Hereditary Hemochromatosis Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) is a rare disease caused by hepcidin deficiency or hepcidin insensitivity. Hepcidin naturally regulates iron absorption/distribution in the body. Without hepcidin, HH patients suffer from…
According to a story from news-medical.net, a recent study has a found that a hidden disease called hemochromatosis could be a major risk factor for several different joint diseases and…
Don't feel bad if you've haven't heard of hemochromatosis - that's why we are here! Hemochromatosis (also known as iron overload disorder) is a disease that is often under-diagnosed. It…
Making big changes to your eating plan can present a challenge for some. Now, factor in having hemochromatosis—a rare condition characterized by the buildup of iron—and you’ve got the ingredients…
In an article posted by the Wyoming Medical Center, Dr. Adam Linck clears up some common questions concerning hereditary hemochromatosis. People living with this condition have an excess amount of…
I have fantasized at times about living in a different era. How exciting to live in the times of knights in shining armor and ladies in fancy dresses in a…
Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic form of a condition in which the body builds up too much iron. To read more about hemochromatosis, click here. La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company has…
Many individuals living with hemochromatosis can lead normal, healthy lives. Most people living with the condition have the same life expectancy than those without. However, it's important to know some fast…
We sometimes hear about iron storage problems, but what does that actually mean? Genetic hemochromatosis (GH) is, as the name clearly states, a genetic disease. That means it's one that…
Welcome Back to Editor's Choice! The end of the week is finally here, and we have some reading material for you. First, we have an awesome story of a CF…
There’s no question that when life gets chaotic, your health is often impacted. It’s important to maintain a healthy balance for eating and living. Especially if you have hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis…
Anyone can tell you that life sometimes wears us down. With so much to do and too little time, we sometimes find ourselves running on inadequate sleep and Starbucks lattes.…
Most of us know that not having enough iron in the blood results in disorders like anemia, fatigue, low energy… I first became aware of “iron-poor blood,” or anemia, when…