What Is Thalassemia, Really? Thalassemia (pronounced thuh-lass-EE-mee-uh) is an inherited blood disorder. It affects how the body makes hemoglobin — the protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. When hemoglobin production is disrupted, red blood cells become smaller and fewer, leading to anemia, or a shortage of healthy red blood cells. … Continue reading Why Every Couple in Kerala Should Test for Thalassemia Carrier Before Pregnancy