Category: Bone and Joint

A high uric acid result can be an important clue, especially for someone who has experienced sudden attacks of severe joint pain, warmth, redness, and swelling. However, one abnormal blood result does not establish that […]

Primary hyperparathyroidism is a hormone disorder in which one or more parathyroid glands release too much parathyroid hormone, or PTH. The parathyroid glands sit near the thyroid but perform a different job: they help regulate […]

Vitamin D tests do not all measure the same form of vitamin D. Learn which blood test is generally used to evaluate vitamin D status, when D2 and D3 fractions may add context, and why […]

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Although diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and bowel urgency are well-known warning signs, intestinal inflammation can […]

Essential vitamins and minerals are micronutrients the body needs in relatively small amounts to support normal metabolism, blood-cell production, bone strength, nerve signaling, immune function, fluid balance, and tissue repair. Although these nutrients are essential, […]

Endocrine disorders are conditions that interfere with the production, release, transport, or action of hormones. Because hormones help regulate metabolism, blood sugar, growth, reproduction, stress responses, calcium balance, energy, and mood, an endocrine problem can […]

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weaker because bone mineral density, bone mass, or bone structure has changed. Weakened bones are more likely to fracture, sometimes after a minor fall, bump, or everyday […]

Bone health is fundamental to our overall well-being, and maintaining it requires a strategic approach, especially to prevent osteoporosis—a condition that weakens bones, increasing their susceptibility to fractures. This disease affects millions, particularly women over […]

Vitamin K, often overshadowed by its more famous counterparts, plays a crucial role in our health. This essential nutrient, found in a variety of vitamin K foods, offers numerous benefits. It is pivotal for blood […]