by Johnette | Oct 5, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by the National Cancer Institute. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. The PSA is measured in the blood to detect possible abnormalities of the prostate gland. Because PSA is produced by...
by Johnette | Sep 28, 2016 | Wellness
The 25-hydroxy vitamin D test measures the amount of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in blood serum. 25-hydroxy vitamin D is the most accurate measure of vitamin D stores in the body. This essential nutrient is actually a precursor hormone — the building block of a powerful...
by Johnette | Sep 22, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by News Medical. Leptin is a protein hormone with important effects in regulating body weight, metabolism and reproductive function. Leptin is expressed predominantly by fat (adipose) cells. Smaller amounts of Leptin are also secreted by...
by Johnette | Sep 14, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by lymedisease.org Lyme disease (LD) is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdoferi (Bb). These spirochetes are maintained in nature in the bodies of wild animals and are transmitted from one animal to another through...
by Johnette | Sep 8, 2016 | Wellness
Some information provided by The National Cancer Institute. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. The PSA is measured in the blood to detect possible abnormalities of the prostate gland. Because PSA is produced by...
by Johnette | Aug 30, 2016 | Wellness
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is not a source of calories and present in all human beings. About 80% of your cholesterol is produced by your liver, with the other 20% coming from your diet. This test measures the amount of fats (or lipids) in the blood....
