But which numbers actually matter? Routine blood tests remain among the most important ways to track overall health, yet most people never learn what values physicians prioritize. Understanding key ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I found your recent column on the reporting (or lack thereof) of lab tests to be unsettling because you didn't go into enough detail. Specifically, I'm speaking about tests such as ...

Q: What do the “BUN” and “creatinine” lab tests mean? A: BUN stands for “Blood Urea Nitrogen,” and represents a breakdown product of protein digestion. Protein is digested into amino acids. Amino ...

This encyclopedic article outlines evidence-based laboratory tests that are most useful for establishing individualized ...