Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation.

Laboratory reference ranges reflect methods, populations, and policies, and experienced clinicians interpret them in context rather than applying fixed cutoffs theoretically.

Older cats often slow down in ways that seem easy to explain. They sleep more, lose a little weight, drink a bit more water, and owners chalk it up to age.

One of the most common reasons for high creatinine is chronic kidney disease, often called CKD. This is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste from the ...

Introduction Maintaining normal fluid status is critical to health and well-being. Older people are vulnerable to abnormal fluid status and associated complications, morbidity and mortality. Care home ...

Andhra milk contamination case: Toxic impact confirmed; elevated urea, creatinine levels detected ...

There are no official numbers for the optimal levels of testosterone, but certain medical laboratories use the following reference values for typical total serum testosterone, measured in nanograms ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you’ll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some cases, your ...

Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...

BEDFORD CO., Va. – Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore. Brandon, manager of Bridgewater Marina, ...

A 68-year-old man on chronic steroids for amiodarone-induced thyroiditis presented with pneumonia, hypotension, and encephalopathy. Though the pneumonia resolved, his encephalopathy worsened, and he ...

The TIFF-premiering neo-Western about an interim sheriff who senses something amiss about a small Minnesota town also stars Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. By Michael Rechtshaffen If there was any ...