Major medical organizations updated the cholesterol playbook for the first time in years, with new risk tools, lower targets ...

Also, for the first time, doctors are advised to test for two biomarkers in the blood that have been linked to increased risks of heart disease.

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Pros, Cons & Benefits of At-Home Lab Testing You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit … ...

Our editors tested two popular glucose monitors to determine which is the best for improving ​​diet, sleep and exercise habits.

Simple field-based tests of muscle strength can provide early clues about the risk of developing several long-term illnesses.

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long‑term health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and continues to grow as lifestyles change. The condition happens when the ...

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is offering free colorectal cancer screenings and walk-in A1C testing this month.

Garlic compounds prolong life and preserve memory and strength in mice, revealing a potential ally against aging.

Abbott recalled certain sensors used in its FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus systems, warning they could produce falsely low glucose readings ...

Now, researchers at UBC Okanagan say saliva may offer a much simpler way to spot that risk. Their study suggests that a saliva test can reflect insulin patterns linked to metabolic health, opening the ...

A study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that signs of silent heart damage or stress in the blood may strongly increase the risk of heart failure in people who already have high ...

Introduction Glucose is a major determinant of fetal growth, but its relative contribution in different ethnic groups or populations is not fully understood. The Hyperglycaemia and Adverse Pregnancy ...