A simple blood draw can reveal far more than most people realize. Doctors often start with a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to check overall health. It measures red cells, white cells, hemoglobin, and ...

By the time cancer symptoms appear, the disease has already been developing for years, often leaving subtle clues in routine bloodwork long before diagnosis.

A Lancet discussion warns that HbA1c tests may not always be reliable in India, where anemia and nutritional deficiencies are common. HbA1c can overestimate or underestimate blood sugar levels, ...

MURRAY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do a blood test or provide a urine sample at your annual checkup even if you’re feeling perfectly fine, that’s ...

A fasting blood sugar test result under 99 mg/dL is considered normal, while 126 mg/dL or higher confirms diabetes. The A1C test measures your average blood sugar over two to three months, with 6.5% ...

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Courtesy Getty Images Fetal hemoglobin is a type of protein found in a baby’s blood before birth that carries oxygen from the mother’s bloodstream to the fetus. Fetal hemoglobin is a type of protein ...