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 ...

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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The COVID-19 pandemic forced a number of changes, many of which will remain in place long after it subsides. One important but under-recognized shift could be in the field of clinical diagnostics.

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 ...

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 ...

Providers must lead the way in making value the overarching goal by Michael E. Porter and Thomas H. Lee In health care, the days of business as usual are over. Around the world, every health care ...