Apr 25, 2025 · In general, high-protein diets help with short-term weight loss by making you feel fuller. But if you follow a high-protein diet for a long time, there are some health issues that …

Jan 23, 2025 · C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver. The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body. A simple blood test can check your C …

Feb 14, 2022 · Protein in urine — also called proteinuria (pro-tee-NU-ree-uh) — is an excess of bloodborne proteins in urine. Protein is one of the substances measured in a lab test to …

Feb 27, 2025 · Makers of protein shakes may say that their products help lower body fat or promote weight loss. But protein shakes aren't a magic way to lose weight. Some studies find …

Jul 8, 2025 · A simple blood test done in a doctor's office can help to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. Find out who can have the test, and how accurate results are.

Dec 24, 2025 · COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of getting sick, seriously ill or dying from the disease. But how do the different types of COVID-19 vaccines work? Each COVID-19 vaccine …

Apr 16, 2025 · Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. …

If you have chronic kidney disease or limited kidney function, your health care provider may suggest a kidney diet (renal diet). Foods in a kidney diet have lower amounts of sodium, …

Dec 30, 2025 · Overview Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, also called MGUS, is a condition caused by the development of altered plasma cells. A plasma cell is a …

Apr 12, 2024 · A hemoglobin test is a blood test. It measures the amount of a protein in red blood cells called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen to the body's organs and tissues when …