A Swedish study suggests children with obesity remain at higher risk of future illness even when blood tests and blood pressure look normal. Those classed as metabolically healthy still had a much ...
Parents often ask about blood tests during routine pediatric visits, but pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, clarifies that healthy children rarely need them. She shares some of the criteria for ...
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Healthy lab results may mask future risks for kids with obesity
Key Takeaways Children with obesity face a sharply higher risk of diabetes and heart issues by age 30Normal blood pressure ...
What Is an MCHC Blood Test? A mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) blood test measures the amount of a protein called hemoglobin in your red blood cells. It’s one of many measurements ...
This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...
Children living with obesity but showing no signs of metabolic complications still have a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood lipid ...
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