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Low Albumin: What Is Your Blood Test Really Telling You?
Learn what low albumin means, its common causes, possible symptoms, and why a low albumin blood test may be an important warning sign.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
12 hours ago


High or Low TSH? What Your Thyroid Test Really Means
A high TSH often suggests hypothyroidism, while a low TSH may point toward hyperthyroidism—but thyroid test results are not always that simple. T
Kevin Lowe M.D.
6 days ago


ESR Blood Test: Good Servant, Bad Master
An elevated ESR, also known as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate or sedimentation rate, can be an important clue that inflammation is present in the body. But ESR alone cannot tell you what is causing that inflammation
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jul 12


Positive TB Blood Test? Don’t Panic — Here’s What It Really Means
The IGRA blood test looks for an immune response to tuberculosis-related proteins, but it does not automatically tell you whether you have latent TB infection or active TB disease.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jun 30


TIBC Blood Test: Can You Be Iron Deficient With Normal Iron Levels?
In this video, Dr. Kevin Lowe explains the TIBC blood test (Total Iron Binding Capacity), what it measures, and how it helps doctors evaluate iron deficiency.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jun 14


Glycemic Index: Why Some "Healthy" Foods May Increase Heart Disease Risk
While many individuals focus on reducing fat and cholesterol in their diets, they often overlook how certain carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jun 7


Why Is My Ferritin High? The Surprising Answer
Many people assume that high ferritin simply means they have too much iron in their body.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jun 1


Your Doctor Lied to You About Cholesterol
Your cholesterol numbers look fine — but are you actually safe?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 25


Your LDL Cholesterol May Be Fooling You
Many people are reassured when their LDL cholesterol appears “normal,” yet some still go on to develop heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Why does this happen?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 19


Hypocalcemia (Low Calcium): The Silent Disorder That Can Weaken Your Bones
Why were standard calcium supplements failing? And how could a hidden problem in the digestive system slowly weaken someone’s bones to the point of fracture?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 13


Why Low Potassium Is More Dangerous Than You Think (And When It’s an Emergency)
A low potassium level—also known as Hypokalemia—is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities seen in clinical practice.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
May 3


High Calcium (Hypercalcemia): The Lab Result That Almost Looks Like Dementia
If you’ve ever had a high calcium level on your lab report—or take vitamin D supplements—this is essential information that could protect your health:
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 26


He Was Fine Last Night… By Morning He Was in a Coma (Low Sodium)
A low sodium level—also known as hyponatremia—is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in hospitalized patients. But what does it actually mean… and how dangerous can it be?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 19


Thrombocytopenia Explained: Why Your Doctor Panics One Day—and Not the Next
You’ll learn what platelets do in your body, why they are essential for blood clotting, and how a low platelet count can range from completely harmless to potentially life-threatening.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 12


High Creatinine on Your Blood Test? 5 Surprising Causes (Not Kidney Failure)
If your creatinine blood test came back high, you may be wondering what it means and whether it signals a kidney problem.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Apr 4


High CRP Blood Test? The Surprising Reasons Your C-Reactive Protein May Be Elevated
A high C-reactive protein level may occur in infections, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune conditions, or other medical problems.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 15


High ALP on Your Blood Test? What Alkaline Phosphatase Really Means
Understanding where ALP comes from can help determine whether an abnormal result may be related to liver disease, bile duct problems, bone activity, medications, or other conditions.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 12


What Your Liver Enzymes May Reveal About Your Risk of Dying
Many people become concerned when they hear their liver enzymes are high or see elevated liver enzymes on a routine hepatic function panel or liver profile test.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 1


Why Losing Belly Fat is Crucial
A long time ago, belly fat was a sign of affluence. Today, bellyfat is far more important than that.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Feb 15


Why Being Overweight is Harmful
Being overweight is not simply a matter of better fitting clothes. In fact, it goes far deeper than that.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Feb 15
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