A wave of flu cases led to cancelled blood drives -- and a critical shortage of blood for Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

If you regularly feel fatigued or weak, you may have an iron deficiency. Here are some common symptoms, causes and ways to ...

Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Vitamin K deficiency is rare. This vitamin is made naturally by bacteria in the gut and is found in several food sources, namely leafy green vegetables and ...

When you’re low, you may experience adverse symptoms like a headache, dehydration, or mental confusion. Here’s how to tell if you’re low on electrolytes and what to do.

Blood deserts exist in rural and urban areas. Last August, Herby Joseph was walking down the stairs at his cousin’s house in ...

People with type 1 diabetes require continuous insulin treatment and must regularly measure their glucose levels. With ...

A study found that typical cholesterol exams could be missing an important indicator of heart disease risk in certain people.

Consuming foods with low water content, such as rice crackers and cookies, often leads to increased thirst. While thirst and ...

People with type 2 diabetes who were given ketones before exercise had increased cardiac output, stroke volume, and ...

Your blood type and its connection to your heart is more important than you think. Here's what it may mean for your health.

Amidst multiple rounds of winter weather and a severe flu season, local organizations like the American Red Cross and Our Blood Institute report critically low blood supplies.

Broccoli sprout extract (BSE) modestly lowered fasting blood glucose in prediabetes, but its effectiveness depended on gut ...