Fast Lab
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Fast Lab
Some chronic health conditions, autoimmune disorders, injuries, infections, and toxins can severely damage the kidneys resulting in chronic kidney disease.
by Jeremy Alfred 
In chronic kidney disease, the kidneys get damaged over time and increasingly lose their function of filtering the blood. Healthy kidneys filter about 200 liters (just over 52 gallons) of blood daily, and make about 2 liters (a little over half a gallon) of urine containing excess water and waste products. Important functions of the …
by Jeremy Alfred 
Patients with COPD can take measures to care for their lungs, improve their symptoms, and reduce the risk of flare-ups. Implementing at least one self‐management strategy with regular visits with a healthcare provider was found to help prevent COPD-associated hospitalizations.
by Jeremy Alfred 
Heart failure is a disease in which the heart does not pump enough oxygen-rich blood into the body. The heart does not stop working, but its efficiency is reduced in one or more of the following ways: The heart cannot pump out enough oxygen-rich blood into the body efficiently. This is left-sided heart failure. The …
by Jeremy Alfred 
Physical therapy can help osteoporosis patients build bone density, slow down bone loss, correct posture, and learn ways to do daily activities that reduce the risk of getting a fracture. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the body loses more bone material than it builds up. Over time, the bones weaken and become prone to …
by Jeremy Alfred 
Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a neurotoxin made by Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) and related bacteria (C. butyricum and C. baratii). The neurotoxin these bacteria release is one of the most lethal toxins known. It attacks the nerves and causes symptoms such as paralysis, difficulty breathing, and even death. Botulism is very rare. …
by Jeremy Alfred 
Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have genetic components, but inherited genes do not fully determine if someone will have diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, a person inherits the predisposition to diabetes, but something in the environment ultimately triggers the disease. Impact of genetics on Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes is …
by Jeremy Alfred 
5 uniquely modern factors contribute to cancer – ultraprocessed foods, PFAS in drinking water, smoking, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity. WHO predicts a whopping 77% increase in cancer rates by 2050.
by Jeremy Alfred 
There are multiple risk factors for colorectal cancer. While some of them are non-modifiable, others can be modified with changes in diet, exercise, and dietary supplements.
by Jeremy Alfred 
Both type 1 and 2 diabetes can develop in young people in their 20s. Recognizing these 10 symptoms and learning why they appear is the first step in staying healthy and knowing when you need medical attention.
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