Take glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for example—the HbA1c test revolutionized the way we diagnose and manage diabetes because it ...

Potatoes are high in key nutrients and starch, which can raise blood sugar. However, how you prepare potatoes, what you eat ...

In the brain, Alzheimer’s is characterized by two proteins, amyloid beta and tau, that become dysfunctional, forming plaques ...

The AHA and ACC have recently updated the guidelines for the management of high blood cholesterol. The changes emphasize ...

Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) testing detects low-grade, chronic inflammation and is the most validated blood test for ...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Many patients do not know they have the disease until it has already spread. Because of this, the survival rate is very low ...

Stress and fatigue aren't the only things that cause headaches. According to research published in the National Library of Medicine, approximately 20% of migraines are caused by food. Here’s a list of ...

Today on the 'Name That Thing' quiz, we will test how much you know about geometric shapes. Here are four types of polygons in the image below. Can you tell what these are called in mathematics? What ...

An important update on my own health from a simple test.