Cold hands, an altered sense of taste and itchy legs could all be potential signs of being deficient in a key mineral.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, absolute and functional iron deficiency both affect a large percentage of adults in the US -- around 14% and 15%, respectively.

Just like any chronic health condition, polycythemia vera (PV) can have a negative impact on your everyday life. Research has ...

Skin conditions that cause itching all over the body include hives, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis. Itching may also be caused by systemic problems, such as medications (such as narcotics ...

Cold hands, an altered sense of taste and itchy legs ... "Equally, many iron deficiency signs embody the feelings we associate with the cold weather such as cold feet or hands or skin that looks ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of some cancers, including blood-related, skin, liver, gallbladder, and bile-duct cancer cancers. However, other causes of itching are more common. Itching ...

A startling new report from JAMA Open Network reveals that more than one-third of women between ages 18 and 50 are battling iron deficiency, often without realizing it. This essential mineral ...

“If we don’t get enough to meet our requirements it can lead to iron deficiency.” Our iron levels are influenced by a range of factors such as malabsorption and blood loss—which for ...

However, as it progresses, it can cause symptoms such as itchy skin, pruritus, and a rash. Around 35.5 million adults in the United States live with kidney disease, but only about 10% know they ...

Your legs may be itchy for different reasons, often not anything to be concerned about, such as dry skin, for example. Sometimes, however, it can indicate an underlying condition. Itchy legs can ...