Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

If you've ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times ...

For many women, the syrupy orange drink given as part of a standard glucose challenge test late in the second trimester of pregnancy is easily forgotten, especially if the test results are normal. But ...

A sodium blood test is a routine test that allows your doctor to see how much sodium is in your blood. It’s also called a serum sodium test. Sodium is an essential mineral to your body. It’s also ...

In theory, patient web portals sound great. Log on and check your medical test results. Easy peasy. In execution, though, they haven’t been so great, according to recent research. Often, patient ...

The choice to investigate insulin resistance should be individualised and guided by a qualified physician, not driven by ...

The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test is a blood test that checks for the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum bacteria. These bacteria cause syphilis. Syphilis is a ...

A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It’s the latest example of medical tests that contribute to health ...

Normal blood sugar levels are about 70-100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar will naturally fluctuate a bit throughout the day in response to food and other factors. However, it ideally stays within a set range ...