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Blood-thinning foods, drinks, and supplements
Jul 05, 2018
There are many things that people can eat and drink that may help to keep the blood thin and reduce the chances of dangerous clots developing. These include ginger, garlic, and turmeric. Learn more about 11 potential natural blood thinners, including foods, drinks, and supplements here. Read More
What is the normal range for a creatinine blood test?
Jul 05, 2018
A creatinine blood test measures how much creatinine is in the blood. It is used to check kidney function, and high levels may indicate the kidney is damaged. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood for testing, and there is no special preparation necessary. Learn more about the test here. Read More
How do you improve poor circulation?
Jul 04, 2018
Poor circulation has a range of potential causes, including diabetes and atherosclerosis. Symptoms include numbness in the extremities, digestive problems, and fatigue. Treatment depends on the cause, but quitting smoking and losing weight can help. Learn more about poor circulation and how to improve it here. Read More
What are the benefits of chlorophyll?
Jul 04, 2018
Chlorophyll is a natural pigment that occurs in many green vegetables. It has many potential health benefits due to its deodorant, anti-aging, wound-healing, and blood-building properties. We examine the evidence supporting these potential benefits and explain how to include chlorophyll in the diet. Read More
What is a blood gas test?
Jul 03, 2018
A blood gas test is also called an arterial blood gas test or a blood gas analysis. Results show blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, pH levels, and lung function. Doctors often use the test in emergency situations, when they need to determine why a person is having trouble breathing. Learn more about the test here. Read More
Targeting the enzyme with a dual role in breast and brain health
Jul 03, 2018
One enzyme plays key roles in both breast cancer and intellectual disability. Knowing more about its molecular structure could help to design better drugs. Read More
Foods and meal plans for iron deficiency
Jul 02, 2018
Anemia occurs when the body lacks red blood cells. A person may have a condition that destroys these cells, or the body may not produce enough. Adding iron-rich foods to the diet can help. Here, learn which foods contain high levels of iron and which make absorbing it harder. We also give some meal plan ideas and more. Read More
Prostate cancer: New drug for aggressive, resistant cases
Jun 29, 2018
Enzalutamide reduced metastasis or death risk by 71 percent in phase III trial of castration-resistant nonmetastatic prostate cancer with escalating PSA. Read More
How a red wine compound may prevent cancer
Jun 28, 2018
New research shows, for the first time in the laboratory, how resveratrol stops a mutant protein from aggregating and leading to cancer. Read More
What types of blood disorders are there?
Jun 26, 2018
When the cells in the blood do not function as they should, it is possible a person has a blood disorder. Examples include leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Common blood disorder symptoms include unexplained exhaustion and weight loss. Learn more about the types of blood disorder and the signs to look out for here. Read More
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