Finding yourself suddenly feeling tired, losing hair or even experiencing mood changes can impact your quality of life. Equally scary is not knowing what's causing those changes. While these same ...

Ferritin is a critical protein that serves as the primary storage form of iron in the body. This protein is fundamental for managing iron levels, which are essential for numerous physiological ...

Iron overload, characterized by elevated serum ferritin levels, has long been associated with various systemic complications, yet its impact on skeletal health has not been as well understood. A ...

Five routine tests provide limited clinical value, and evidence-based alternatives can better guide diagnosis, risk for ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) tend to have higher average ferritin levels compared to control subjects, but this does not seem to have a significant impact on their fertility or ...

Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). The ...

A Lipid Panel measures cholesterol types (HDL, LDL) and triglycerides (1). High levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) and ...