A doctor spent seven days investigating the effects beet root supplements—to find that just a spoon or two can deliver big ...

Poisoning caused by too much of the popular nutrient is rare, but cases are ticking up. Experts warn that people may not be aware they’re getting too much.

Understanding eGFR and uPCR is vital for managing IgA nephropathy to predict kidney health, guide treatment, and work ...

A battery electrolyte that is solid at normal temperatures yet still conducts ions could make lithium batteries safer and longer lasting by replacing flammable liquids.

I reassured him and sent him to get another blood specimen drawn without a tourniquet. Why? Because I suspected that the tourniquet had been left in place so long that it caused the red blood cells, ...

Electrolyte drinks have become a staple on gym floors and running routes, promoted as essential for better performance and faster recovery. Long used by elite athletes to cope with hard training in ...

Blood test results can be overwhelming to digest, complete with medical jargon and numerical values that may not mean much without an accompanying explanation. But to take charge of your health and ...

Introduction: Isotonic crystalloids are commonly used for maintaining fluid balance and cerebral perfusion pressure in critical care patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). However, ...

Potassium helps regulate blood pressure because it affects fluid balance in the body. Blood pressure is the force of your blood on the walls of your blood vessels. High blood pressure (hypertension) ...

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 ...

Testosterone is arguably one of the most essential hormones for supporting men’s health. It plays a role in supporting intimate, bone, muscle, and mental health. Testosterone levels that are higher or ...