Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a board-certified colorectal and general surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience at Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina, recently shared five questions he ...

At least once a year, you should be going to the doctor and undergoing a fair amount of lab work to make sure you're as healthy as you can be. Your doctor will likely gather a variety of metrics, ...

When you see your blood work results landed in your inbox, it's natural to feel a pang of curiosity, pulling you to dive right in and start interpreting your own lab report. But bear in mind that it's ...

If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do a blood test or provide a urine sample at your annual checkup even if you’re feeling perfectly fine, that’s exactly the point. Lab test results ...

Understanding your lab results is a key part of being an active participant in your own healthcare. Routine bloodwork often includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC), a Comprehensive Metabolic Profile ...

Your doctor says everything looks fine, but you still feel terrible. The problem might not be your health but how labs define "normal." Understanding the difference between normal and optimal could ...

As healthcare becomes increasingly consumer-driven, individuals are turning to AI tools to help interpret health information, from understanding lab results to determining next steps in care.