Hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in a person‘s blood. A typical hematocrit range in adults is 36–54%. However, age, sex, and health conditions can influence hematocrit levels. Low red ...

“What is that thing on your shoulder?” has been the question I’ve been asked most frequently for the last month. Understandably so. For the last 30 days, just barely peeking out from under the sleeve ...

The original "Super Mario Bros." is more than just the 32 or so levels you've played. The original "Super Mario Bros." actually has hundreds more levels. Hundreds! Those levels, however, are messed up ...

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a liver enzyme, and high levels can indicate liver damage. Dietary and lifestyle steps to lower ALT levels may help the liver recover. This article looks at what ALT ...

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Thyroid level tests, including the TSH test, help doctors diagnose thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Treatment may include hormones or other medications. The thyroid is ...

Certain types of exercises, such as resistance training and high-intensity interval training, can increase testosterone levels. Your biological sex also influences how testosterone levels are affected ...

Water levels at the largest reservoir in the U.S. are getting dangerously low. Dramatic before-and-after photos of Lake Mead are providing visual evidence to the alarming rate in which the water ...

Thursday's rain may ease the drought but not fill reservoirs to normal levels. Important bodies of water that supply water to populated regions in the Northeast have dried up due to drought conditions ...

If homeowners thought a recent surge in home equity levels had plateaued, a new report released on Monday showed that to be far from the case. Tappable home equity levels hit yet another new high in ...