Most of us feel reassured after an annual health check-up that includes basic blood tests like CBC, fasting sugar, and cholesterol. However, while the routine tests remain significant, they frequently ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds AI Overviews provided inaccurate and false information when queried over blood tests Google has removed some of its artificial intelligence health summaries ...

For more than a decade, Daniel Garza had been urging others to keep an eye on their health. The actor had no idea he was at ...

This encyclopedic article outlines evidence-based laboratory tests that are most useful for establishing individualized health baselines while avoiding unnecessary screening. It emphasizes biological ...

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a novel liquid biopsy approach to identify early-stage ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

The test detects the presence of cancer-driving proteins in the bloodstream that are triggered by DNA changes, which can be identified years before pancreatic cancer shows symptoms. Detection at such ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...