Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...

Knowing your blood type is more important than you think. Here's why and tips for finding yours before an emergency happens. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel ...

A uric acid blood test isn't a routine blood test. You're only likely to get it if your doctor has reason to think your uric acid levels might be high or low. That might happen if you have ...

The Peoria High School graduate and former Bradley great was included in the MVC Hall of Fame class of 2025. "It was very shocking to say the least," Sommerville said. "You read a little bit about ...

However, some dietary changes may help. People with prediabetes have high blood sugar levels when fasting. However, their blood sugar is not high enough for doctors to diagnose type 2 diabetes.

However, high bilirubin in adults could be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as jaundice, gallstones, and liver issues. Bilirubin is a yellowish substance in your blood. It forms ...

This can also happen if you have insulin resistance, which means your body does not respond to insulin properly. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels, leading to health ...

But new research shows the higher your step count, the better it is for your mind, too. That’s right: Something as straightforward as putting one foot in front of the other could actually help ...

Besides sugar, other things that can spike your blood sugar (glucose) include sunburn, lack of sleep, dehydration, and even black coffee. In fact, research shows that up to 38% of people experience ...

A delayed hemolytic reaction can also happen. This can happen even if your child received the right blood type. This may take days or weeks to happen. It may not cause any symptoms, but it can cause ...