Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or ...

Washington, DC - Serum ferritin levels up to 1200 ng/mL are not associated with increased mortality risk and may in fact be associated with a trend toward improved survival, according to a prospective ...

Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Higher iron levels may be directly linked to more severe and widespread gum disease, even after adjusting for other possible risk factors, according to a large study recently published in the Journal ...

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In older adults without anemia or prevalent HF, lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with increased risk for HFpEF and HF. Lower plasma ferritin levels are associated with higher measures of ...

Factors influencing ferritin levels included irregular menstruation, menstrual bleeding volume, and elevated insulin levels—features closely associated with the syndrome. Although high ferritin has ...

Iron deficiency even without anemia could leave you feeling more fatigued with less exercise tolerance. It can also increase your risk of an early death. (Photo: Getty) Maybe it’s time to iron out ...