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Why might your GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) level be elevated?

An elevated GGT result can have several explanations, from supplements and pain relievers to underlying liver conditions.

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement

GLP-1 drugs, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, used for diabetes and weight loss, may also reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and delay knee replacement surgery. In a large 2026 study, the use of any GLP-1 was linked to a reduced likelihood of knee replacement over eight years.

When should a high TSH lead to a higher thyroid hormone dose?

A rise in thyroid-stimulating hormone after thyroid removal can have several explanations, from medication timing to changes in absorption.

Is a thyroid-stimulating hormone level of 1.32 healthy?

A TSH result can be confusing without context. See what the number measures, how lab ranges vary and when other factors matter for thyroid health.

Are medically tailored meals right for you?

For people managing a chronic illness or recovery, medically tailored meals—home-delivered and dietitian-planned—can help. Research shows they improve health outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and save billions in health care costs. Programs range from full meal delivery to grocery boxes and produce vouchers.

Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes

A prediabetes diet is an eating plan that may help prevent prediabetes from turning into full-blown diabetes. Many different foods can fit into this style of eating, including fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. While no foods are off-limits, prediabetes diets generally are low in sugary foods, refined carbohydrates, fast foods, fried foods, and alcohol.

What might explain persistent sensitivity to cold?

Feeling unusually cold on a regular basis can have several explanations, from everyday factors to conditions worth checking.

Is it dangerous to have a high calcium level?

A high calcium result often turns up on a routine lab test. Possible causes range from overactive parathyroid glands to excess vitamin D.

Can diabetes cause joint pain that feels like arthritis?

Tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, and Charcot joint can all strike people with diabetes. They mimic arthritis but have different causes.

What does it mean if I have a high level of iron in my blood?

Elevated blood iron can result from supplements, genetic disorders, liver disease, or transfusions. Learn what doctors check next and common ways to reduce it.

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