Your kidneys play a key role in keeping you healthy. They filter waste from your blood, help control your blood pressure, and keep your body’s balance of fluids and minerals in check. That’s why ...

Prostate cancer is the malignant growth of cells in the prostate, a walnut-sized gland below the bladder, that is responsible for producing semen. The majority of prostate cancers develop at a slow ...

High blood pressure during pregnancy is common, but it doesn’t always mean preeclampsia. It may appear early, late, or even after delivery in different forms such as chronic hypertension, gestational ...

Home blood sugar testing has become efficient and nearly painless with the use of modern devices. Regular monitoring, guided by physicians, helps manage blood sugar levels, prevent emergencies, adjust ...

A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, researchers tracked 130,000 people and found that protein in the ...

Timing matters when it comes to pregnancy tests. This guide explains the optimal time to take the test for the most accurate results, how pregnancy hormones affect test results, and what factors ...

Imagine checking for colon cancer with nothing more invasive than a routine blood draw -- no bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to mail. A new blood test called SHIELD is now available ...

Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Knowing your blood type is crucial medical information, but unless you've given blood before you might not be sure what yours is ...

HEART disease is the world’s biggest killer. It includes conditions that narrow or block blood vessels and can cause heart attack or stroke. While we know they are emergencies, many people aren’t ...