The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...

Millions of Americans take a daily vitamin, assuming it is doing something. That assumption is not always correct. The gap between what you swallow and what your body absorbs widens with age. The only ...

Tests like electrocardiograms or a blood test for cholesterol offer good measures of heart health. But the American College of Cardiology’s now recommending another test for a closer look at your risk ...

Blood tests are common procedures that healthcare providers use to diagnose certain health conditions and check the status of important measurements like your cholesterol levels or blood sugar. In ...

Jelly Roll's blood panel results stunned his doctors. If you manage your family's health, his story is worth reading.

Parkview Noble Hospital and the Parkview Center for Healthy Living will host Check-Up Day on Wednesday. Registration is ...

A simple blood test called apoB may give a clearer picture of heart disease risk than cholesterol levels alone.