A mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test measures the average size of your platelets, the tiny blood cells that help form clots to stop bleeding. It is often included in a complete blood count (CBC) ...

Papua New Guinea's petroleum minister, Jimmy Maladina, has had an assault charge against him dropped by prosecutors in Sydney. He had been accused of assaulting a woman near Bondi Beach and had ...

Melatonin, vitamin D, and potassium are just a few of the many supplements that may help lower high blood pressure. High blood pressure is considered the leading modifiable risk factor for heart ...

The life-saving act of giving blood may not only be beneficial to the patient but also to the donor, new research has suggested. The NHS needs 4,300 blood donations a day to meet the needs of ...

When this happens, hemoglobin concentrations may be high even as the red blood cell counts drop. Your MCHC results can help your healthcare provider diagnose a medical condition, but they will also ...

A doll is a gorgeous, cute character friend to a little girl. Her name is so beautiful that it describes everything about her. She's feminine, she's pretty, and she's everything a little girl wants of ...

Stargazers around the world were treated to the year’s first total lunar eclipse — a “blood moon.” March’s full moon, also called a worm moon, reached peak illumination in the early ...

It was the first total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, in more than two years. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, in that order. There are different types of ...

Skywatchers snapped photos of the "blood moon" hovering above North and South America last night. Here's a gallery of images to celebrate the total lunar eclipse.

Increased thirst, fatigue, and frequent urination are some symptoms of a blood sugar spike. Eating a balanced diet, following your diabetes management plan, and exercising may help prevent spikes.

See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'. The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 is set to grace the night sky tomorrow (March 13-14, 2025) — but only for those ...