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June 10, 2013
Magnesium: Why do you need this mineral? Most of the magnesium in your body is found in the bone and only 1% of it is found […]
August 22, 2013
The CDC made a recommendation that all baby boomers receive Hepatitis C testing*. In the US, it is estimated that 1-1.5% are living with hepatitis C […]
September 6, 2013
One of the major causes of natural death in the United States is heart attack and it is believed that about half a million Americans succumb […]
September 11, 2013
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that a deficiency of a fat cell hormone known as adiponectin may heighten the risk of developing pancreatic […]
September 27, 2013
When Gabe Mirkin, MD was on the radio, he would recommend individuals get an H-pylori test if they had stomach issues. More than 90% of stomach […]
October 7, 2013
What is the Cardiac C-Reactive Protein Blood Lab Test The Cardiac C-Reactive Protein (CRP) blood test is used to measure the amount of CRP protein in […]
October 23, 2013
We sell thousands of laboratory blood tests and it is increasing typical to have results report individuals with high cholesterol. Approximately 100 million Americans have high […]
January 31, 2014
In 2011, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against using PSA testing as a means to screen men for prostate cancer. In response, the American […]
February 16, 2014
Adapted by Wellsource & Tufts University Study. Keeping your blood sugar levels under control is a proven practice to help prevent diabetes. A simple blood […]
July 21, 2014
The medical journal Menopause shows that Androgel, a gel containing the male hormone, testosterone, improves well-being, mood, and sexual function in premenopausal women with low libido […]
July 25, 2014
TSH and T4 levels alone are unreliable markers of tissue thyroid levels. Many individuals who report symptoms associated with hypothyroidism have normal TSH and T4 levels. […]
September 25, 2014
What is Anemia? Anemia is when your blood does not have enough hemoglobin or red blood cells. Hemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells […]
June 22, 2015
It is rather amazing that a gland as small as the thyroid (which is located in your neck and is shaped like a butterfly) can have […]
July 16, 2015
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes are not producing enough testosterone. You have seen the commercials during sports broadcasts: “Do you suffer from […]
August 9, 2015
There are hundreds (if not thousands!) of reasons why your healthcare provider might order blood tests for you. Abnormal hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, diseases, and more […]
August 26, 2015
If you are diabetic, you know that it is important to maintain and test your blood sugar levels daily. But did you know that it’s also […]
September 9, 2015
With the busy lives people lead these days, it’s common for people to feel worn down. If you are burning the candle at both ends and […]
February 10, 2016
There is a strong connection between diabetes and your vision health. If you have pre-diabetes or diabetes it is important to get your blood glucose levels […]
February 24, 2016
If you have high cholesterol, chances are your physician has prescribed or suggested using a statin drug. Statin use is considered the most powerful medication currently […]