After a week of heavy rains, lakes across the Metroplex are above capacity, posing a flooding risk and threatening some homes. Experts say despite the immediate risk from high water, it could be a ...

Creatinine is a waste product produced naturally by the muscles as they use energy. Healthy kidneys filter it from the bloodstream and excrete it through urine, maintaining balanced levels. When ...

Normal ferritin levels range from 15-150 ng/mL for females and 15-200 ng/mL for males. High ferritin levels can indicate an iron overload or inflammation. Eating iron-rich foods can help you raise ...

Altering a single gene may help people lower dangerously high levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood, according to new research presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American ...

Cholesterol is a waxy substance in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells. Having too much cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. When you have high cholesterol, ...

New data from the NC Department of Health and Human Services shows 77 of the 100 counties in North Carolina have at least one building with high radon levels. That includes all of the Triangle. Radon ...

Respiratory virus season is in full gear, with flu admissions rising quickly in recent weeks, according to the latest national data from the CDC. Fourteen states reported high levels of flu-like ...

Scientists have found a link between a biomarker of heart damage in middle age and higher dementia risk. Peter Cade/Getty Images Now, a new study recently published in the European Heart Journal adds ...

Health officials are asking the public to avoid several Los Angeles County beaches due to high levels of bacteria. The ...