But which numbers actually matter? Routine blood tests remain among the most important ways to track overall health, yet most people never learn what values physicians prioritize. Understanding key ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, nerve damage, cognitive changes, and mood symptoms. Experts warn it’s often missed, ...

Borderline thyroid results can sound alarming but they don't always mean you need treatment. Here's what those numbers really indicate and when to monitor them.

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Advocating for yourself by changing doctors doesn't make you a difficult patient, writes columnist. Sometimes it's crucial.

This encyclopedic article outlines evidence-based laboratory tests that are most useful for establishing individualized ...

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced the U.S. availability of GAMMAGARD LIQUID™ ERC [immune globulin infusion (human)] with less than or equal to 2 µg/mL IgA in a 10% solution, by prescription, ...

Vitamin B12 is long understood as a vital nutrient required for red blood cell formation and nerve function, but a new ...

Restless legs can make nights long and feedings harder. These gentle, mom-tested strategies can ease symptoms and help you protect your sleep and well-being in the fourth trimester.

VO2 max, the measure of how much oxygen the body consumes during exercise, has become a ubiquitous tool for professional ...

Blood lactate is influenced by a wide range of metabolic processes. Blood lactate—much like central venous pressure—can ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...