Santa Clara University is extending its “test-optional” policy for first-year and transfer students until 2026. Scores on the SAT or ACT (including the enhanced version) are not required for students ...

Lipoprotein (a) is a low-density lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood. The lipoprotein (a) test — or Lp(a) test — determines the level of this lipoprotein in the blood, and its results ...

A metabolism test provides a snapshot of certain hormone levels to understand how your body converts calories into the energy that fuels every physical, biological, and mental activity. These tests ...

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A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body and carbon dioxide back to the lungs. Normal hemoglobin levels ...

Not long ago I received an urgent phone call from a patient, a 67-year-old investment broker, anxiously asking, "What's with this high potassium value? Should I make out my will?" Under a new federal ...

You have two carotid arteries in your neck that are responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to your head and brain. Like all arteries, carotid arteries are made up of three layers: An outer ...

Is there too much stress in your life? To find out, take this quiz, adapted from a scale developed by Peter Lovibond at the University of New South Wales. For the first 16 questions, please indicate ...

When you apply for life insurance, you'll usually need a medical exam. This checks to see if you have a disease or are at risk for one. They will also look for any current drug use. The exam may ...