Blood tests can help a doctor diagnose a variety of health conditions, including infections, anemia, high cholesterol, vitamin deficiencies, organ failure, HIV, cancer, and diabetes. Doctors use ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to many complications of diabetes, including diabetic eye disease and kidney disease, or make them worse. Most people with diabetes will eventually have ...

If you have diabetes or high blood sugar, you probably know some of the things that cause your glucose (another name for blood sugar) to go up. Like a meal with too many carbohydrates, or not ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

If you can't quite remember what your blood type is -- don't worry. That just means you're among the 33% of Americans who don't know their blood type. But it is good information to know ...

Calf raises while sitting can significantly reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes by 52%, helping to manage glucose control in diabetics and those at risk. This low-intensity exercise improves ...

On this Five on 5, we are joined by Bandana Shrestha, State Director of AARP Oregon. The recent events affecting Social Security are the focus on this conversation, including the work being done by ...

The Blood of Dawnwalker is the title for an exciting new vampire RPG that will introduce us to a intriguing protagonist who's half human, half vampire. Coming to us from Rebel Wolves, the ...

Low blood pressure can cause dizziness, fainting, and other symptoms. Lifestyle changes, such as drinking plenty of fluids, wearing compression stockings, and eating more salt, may help raise ...

A novel blood test that detects a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) could help physicians more accurately determine the presence and track disease progression. The test measures levels ...

The color of a person’s period blood can indicate different health conditions. For example, a bright red period indicates a healthy flow, while darker red or dark brown can signify pregnancy.