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 ...

Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number.An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and ...

Type two Diabetes is a serious condition, which according to the CDC affects about 37 million Americans, with one in five people not knowing they have it. When not treated, diabetes can cause other ...

‘Barcoding’ studies find two independent sources for blood cells in mice; if confirmed in humans, the understanding of blood cancers, bone marrow transplant, and the aging immune system will change ...

MCHC measures how much hemoglobin is in red blood cells. Low MCHC can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia. High MCHC may ...

Reduced blood flow to the brain is thought to be a key factor in many forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's, and ...

Treatment for stage 2 essential thrombocythemia is highly personalized. Not every patient requires medication right away, and ...