Do "normal" tests results mean everything is OK? Maybe, but it could mean your health issue hasn't "elevated" to medication status yet. What to know.

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

For many women, the syrupy orange drink given as part of a standard glucose challenge test late in the second trimester of pregnancy is easily forgotten, especially if the test results are normal. But ...

In theory, patient web portals sound great. Log on and check your medical test results. Easy peasy. In execution, though, they haven’t been so great, according to recent research. Often, patient ...

Sarah is an experienced writer and editor enthusiastic about helping readers live their healthiest and happiest lives. Before joining Forbes Health, Sarah worked as a writer for various digital ...

If you've ever had a doctor order a blood test for you, chances are that they ran a complete blood count, or CBC. One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times ...

The choice to investigate insulin resistance should be individualised and guided by a qualified physician, not driven by ...

A sodium blood test is a routine test that allows your doctor to see how much sodium is in your blood. It’s also called a serum sodium test. Sodium is an essential mineral to your body. It’s also ...

The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test is a blood test that checks for the presence of antibodies to Treponema pallidum bacteria. These bacteria cause syphilis. Syphilis is a ...

Normal blood sugar levels are about 70-100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar will naturally fluctuate a bit throughout the day in response to food and other factors. However, it ideally stays within a set range ...