Jan 21, 2026 · Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here's why triglycerides matter — and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.

Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, behave and manage your feelings. A mental health condition may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling, or behaving cause …

Dec 19, 2023 · Overview A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. This test can be used to find out how much iron the body stores. If a ferritin …

Dec 23, 2025 · Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high …

Oct 22, 2025 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a health condition.

Jan 23, 2025 · Overview C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver. The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body. A simple blood test can check your C-reactive …

Oct 11, 2025 · Overview Regular urine color ranges from clear to pale yellow. But certain things can change the color. Foods such as beets, blackberries and fava beans can turn urine pink or red, for …

Jul 18, 2025 · Hyponatremia is the term used when your blood sodium is too low. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.

Jul 18, 2023 · Dry socket is a painful dental condition that sometimes happens after you have a tooth removed. Having a tooth removed is called an extraction. Dry socket happens when a blood clot at …

Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension can be diagnosed by performing careful and repeated measures of the blood pressure. Blood pressure categories include normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic …