Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

Is there too much stress in your life? To find out, take this quiz, adapted from a scale developed by Peter Lovibond at the University of New South Wales. For the first 16 questions, please indicate ...

Do you savor life or let everyday stresses control you? In other words, how mindful are you? The practice of mindfulness has been linked to happiness, health, and psychological well-being, but many of ...

Diabetes affects how your body makes or uses insulin, which controls blood sugar (glucose). Untreated high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and nerves over time. Get tested if you have symptoms ...

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Not long ago I received an urgent phone call from a patient, a 67-year-old investment broker, anxiously asking, "What's with this high potassium value? Should I make out my will?" Under a new federal ...

When you apply for life insurance, you'll usually need a medical exam. This checks to see if you have a disease or are at risk for one. They will also look for any current drug use. The exam may ...