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Category2 Genes May Be Linked to Heart Disease
Jan. 14, 2011 — Investigators have identified two new genes associated with heart disease that could lead to better ways of recognizing t..
Digestive Diseases and Hepatitis
Do You Have Hepatitis?
Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be either acute (lasting less than six mont..
Top 10 Health Threats for Men
These are the worst of the worst — the 10 most dangerous diseases for men. Every man needs to know what he’s up against. The good news? M..
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH is ..
11 for 2011: Include 11 proven health checks in your New Year’s resolutions
We often see headlines that announce new or potential screening tests most recently, for Alzheimer’s disease, lung cancer, and pancreatic ..
A1C Blood Test OK for Diabetes Diagnosis
Dec. 29, 2009 — The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is recommending that a simple blood test currently used to assess whether diabete..
3 Types of Crystals That Can Be Found in Urine
Urine contains dissolved substances (solutes), or waste products. These solutes can solidify forming crystals in the urine if the urine ..
Blood Test In High Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association estimates hypertension impacts roughly one in three adults in the United States i.e seventy three million ..
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Blood Test Screening Reliability
The main prostate cancer screening test for men who show no symptoms of the disease is the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test…
Your Best Blood Test Ever
Of course, first you need to know what to look for and how to interpret the findings. That’s why we’ve created a guide on how to rea..