HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

But when someone has megaloblastic or unexplained macrocytic anemia, taking folic acid without considering vitamin B12 deficiency can sometimes hide an important clue.

While it is true that hypertension is not entirely under our control, we can take steps to prevent and control it. Here again, controlling our weight through our diet and exercise can contribute significantly to preventing hypertension.

Vitamin B12 plays a critical role in the nervous system, blood cell production, and important metabolic reactions throughout the body. But vit B12 deficiency can develop gradually, and symptoms may appear before the diagnosis becomes obvious.

A low GFR can be frightening. If your GFR or eGFR is decreasing, does that mean your kidneys will inevitably continue to fail?

Learn what low albumin means, its common causes, possible symptoms, and why a low albumin blood test may be an important warning sign.

A high TSH often suggests hypothyroidism, while a low TSH may point toward hyperthyroidism—but thyroid test results are not always that simple. T

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

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.

While many individuals focus on reducing fat and cholesterol in their diets, they often overlook how certain carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels.

Many people assume that high ferritin simply means they have too much iron in their body.

Your cholesterol numbers look fine — but are you actually safe?