How can I increase my platelet count naturally?

Platelets are an essential component of the blood because they help with clotting. Natural ways to increase platelet count include dietary changes, such as eating folate and vitamin C-rich foods and avoiding alcohol

What to know about non-fasting triglyceride tests

Triglyceride tests measure the levels of triglycerides in the blood. Concentrations of these fats or lipids in the blood increase after a meal, so fasting triglyceride tests are common.

High-potassium foods to avoid with kidney disease

People with chronic kidney disease need to avoid eating potassium-rich foods.

What to know about magnesium deficiency

Hypomagnesemia refers to low levels of magnesium in the blood, defined as less than 1.8 mg/dl.

What too much salt can do to your brain

A new study shows how too much salt reduces the blood flow to the brain and leads to cognitive impairment in mice. The findings are applicable to humans.

What is hyperphosphatemia?

Learn all about hyperphosphatemia, when levels of phosphate in the blood are too high.

What you need to know about hypoproteinemia

A look at hypoproteinemia, a condition resulting in low levels of protein in the blood. Included is detail on diagnosis and choosing proteins.

Can diabetics eat bananas?

Learn about how eating bananas can affect your blood sugar, as well as how to get potassium without compromising a healthful diabetes diet.

Omega-6 could lower type 2 diabetes risk by 35 percent

A new review of more than 20 studies has linked higher blood levels of linoleic acid – a main form of omega-6 – to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

How avocados and nuts could boost intelligence

Higher blood levels of monounsaturated fatty acids – found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil – have been linked to greater intelligence in a new study.

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