Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Having your blood drawn might not be much fun, but regular diagnostic tests of your blood can detect diseases early for treatment and give your doctor and medical providers critical information about ...

The choice to investigate insulin resistance should be individualised and guided by a qualified physician, not driven by ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

It's a blood test that measures the amount of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) in your body. G6PD is an enzyme that helps your red blood cells work properly. If your G6PD level is too low, you ...

The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test is a blood test that checks for the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum bacteria. These bacteria cause syphilis. Syphilis is a ...

An online tool can accurately predict which patients with chest pain are likely to have normal non-invasive test results and remain free of cardiac adverse events. Data from a secondary analysis ...

You probably already know your body needs calcium for strong bones. You also need it for your heart, muscles, and nerves to work properly. Too much or too little calcium in your body can lead to ...