You wanted to start seeds early. You bought a seeding flat. You added the soil. You planted the seeds. You set the seeding flat in a sunny spot. You watered and waited. After a while, you began to wonder whether your seeds were duds. Perhaps you watched your seedlings grow, but they didn't loo

Diabetics must test their blood sugar levels throughout the day.drawing blood image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comLow blood sugar levels, also known as hypoglycemia, normally occurs in diabetics but can also occur in normal individuals. The normal level of glucose in the blood is 70 to...

Blood gas analysis is a medical procedure that is used to measure the pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, as well as the concentration of hydrogen ions in your arteries. The analysis of blood gas helps medical professionals diagnose respiratory diseases and evaluate...

What is Sickle Cell Disease?Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is an inherited blood disorder due to defective hemoglobin. Without healthy hemoglobin, red blood cells do not grow correctly. They will grow in crescent shapes that get stuck together and are easily...

Sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder, can cause many complications. A common complication is a skin ulcer found in the lower portion of the leg. Skin ulcers can be treated through noninvasive and surgical methods, but the best course of action is prevention.

Potassium is a molecule called an electrolyte, because it is positively charged when it gets dissolved in water. Potassium is an important electrolyte in the body and has many functions, including helping in the electrical charges that govern muscle contractions and the heart's rhythm. When potassiu

Serum osmolarity is a measure of the concentration of materials in the blood against the overall mass of the blood being measured. Substances such as sodium, chloride, potassium, other ions, and urea are found in varying quantities in the blood. The kidneys filter the blood and keep the levels of th

The CDC says in a new report that about two-thirds of adults in the U.S. who have high cholesterol levels and about half who have high blood pressure are not being treated as effectively as they could be, unnecessarily raising their risk of stroke or heart attacks.

We most often think of a brain hemorrhage as a stroke, or cerebral vascular accident, and this is the most common form of disease process that causes cerebral bleeding. Other medical conditions and certain types of injuries also can cause brain hemorrhage. The bleeding, and the swelling associated w

Although high blood pressure, or hypertension, is considered to be a dangerous heart risk, people do not usually consider hypotension, or low blood pressure, to carry the same risks. Hypotension can cause dizziness, as well as heart and endocrine problems down the line. It is possible to raise your