Too few people get diagnosed and treated for postpartum depression. But a blood test could change that Postpartum depression ...

Thankfully Athena – a Greek name meaning the goddess of wisdom and war – arrived healthy, but “so tiny with feet like the paws of a bunny”. She adds it took “more than a few weeks for the tears of ...

The blood smear is a quick test. Your doctor may draw blood from your arm or by pricking your finger. You usually get the results in 1-2 days. Erythropoietin level: Erythropoietin (EPO ...

If you have diabetes, you know it's important to manage your blood sugar level. But even with the right combination of diet, exercise, and medication, blood sugar swings can still happen.

No matter what type of diabetes you have, ongoing monitoring of blood glucose levels is essential ... Because there are more risks to mother and baby, extra monitoring during pregnancy and ...

If you have type 2 diabetes, consuming honey can raise your blood sugar level. But compared with table sugar, it may have health benefits. Some people add honey to their coffee and tea or use it ...

2. Cold-induced Vasodilation - When a hand or foot is cooled to 59 degrees F, maximal vasoconstriction and minimal blood flow occur. If cooling continues to 50 degrees, vasoconstriction is interrupted ...

Jeremy Workman’s documentary looks back at a project that may sound like a joke but had serious underpinnings. By Alissa Wilkinson Jason Statham plays a construction worker who’s as deft at ...

This collection of interactive exercises uses Times resources to help young people find the news that matters to them, understand how it’s made, connect it to their lives — and make media of ...

The S&P 500 was down 2% in afternoon trading and on track for one of its worst days of the last two years. Trevor Milton, founder of the bankrupt Arizona electric vehicle company Nikola, was ...

Although low blood pressure (otherwise known as hypotension) rarely requires treatment, it may need so if there are symptoms like severe dizziness or fainting. The treatment varies by the cause and ...

Managing hypertension (high blood pressure) before, during, and after surgery is important to ensuring the best outcomes. If your blood pressure is too high before surgery, the procedure may need to ...