Your doctor just mentioned ordering a comprehensive metabolic panel, and you’re wondering what that means and why you need it. Don’t worry — this isn’t some scary, complicated procedure. It’s actually ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blood tests are a quick and fairly easy way for medical professionals to detect serious health problems. Having your blood drawn ...