This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including ...

From CBC to CMP and beyond, blood test panels provide essential information to health practitioners. angelp/iStock via Getty Images Plus Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

A simple blood test measuring C-reactive protein (CRP) can predict heart attack risk, even in seemingly healthy individuals. CRP detects inflammation ...

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Normal blood sugar levels are about 70-100 mg/dL. Your blood sugar will naturally fluctuate a bit throughout the day in response to food and other factors. However, it ideally stays within a set range ...

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and ...

Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State University (THE CONVERSATION) Your blood serves numerous ...