Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

A study finds that a blood test that evaluates levels of three compounds — lipoprotein(a), C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and “bad” LDL cholesterol — can accurately reveal heart ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

Chances are, you’re familiar with the frustrating won’t-budge nature of belly rolls, jiggly thighs and love handles. Many women want to shrink these trouble spots but report little to no success, ...

If you want to improve your blood flow and are experiencing fatigue and numbness in your legs, a vascular surgeon recommends ...

When you rise up onto your toes and lower back down, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your lower legs. This action ...

Currently, doctors use ultrasound to measure blood flow in the body. Doppler effect, just like bats! But it can’t detect flow in the small, slow-moving vessels where diseases often start. The solution ...

Steffini Stalos, DO, FCAP, is a pathology and lab medicine physician. She is also the chief medical officer of the lab consultancy firm Blood Associates, LLC. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a cardiac arrest. This has been shown in a large international multicentre study ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health is of utmost importance. Blood Prime, a revolutionary blood formula support supplement, has garnered attention for its potential benefits in ...