Our bodies need iron to function but it can’t make it on its own. We need to eat enough iron-rich foods to make sure our bodies can transport oxygen to cells, grow and keep up with hormone production.

Red meat contains a type of iron that could increase a person's risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study warns. People who ate the most foods high in heme iron -- red meat and other animal products, ...

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Anemia leaves you feeling exhausted, weak, and like you’re running on empty no matter how much sleep you get. While there are different types of anemia, iron deficiency is the most common, and the ...

As many as 10 million people in the United States aren't getting enough iron, an essential nutrient the body uses to help red blood cells transport oxygen while also supporting hormone and immune ...

You can take iron and magnesium supplements together, but it does depend on the type of magnesium. Learn how to avoid ...