Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) tells the thyroid gland to produce hormones. High TSH levels usually indicate that the thyroid is underactive and needs more stimulation in order to work. But, some ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Older adults without obesity, but with a high body fat percentage, have greater risks for sarcopenia and ...

Blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over, and should be investigated, according to new research. Blood platelet counts at the higher end ...

A Bar-Ilan University study has found that individuals with sodium levels at the higher end of the "normal" range are significantly more likely to develop hypertension and heart failure, two of the ...

Monitoring blood sugar and ketone levels can help prevent complications. In some cases, people may experience euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis. This refers to when a person has high ketone levels but ...

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Sodium levels of 140–142 mmol/L (still within normal range) were linked to a 13% higher risk of hypertension. Levels above 143 mmol/L were associated with a 29% higher hypertension risk and 20% higher ...