Lipid profile (cholesterol and triglycerides). Also known as: Cholesterol test, Triglycerides test. Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure the total amount of fatty substances (cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood. Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein.This cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein. high VLDL cholesterol level can cause the buildup of cholesterol in your arteries and increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Triglycerides are a type of fat the body uses to store energy and give energy to muscles.
Duration of Flu Symptoms. The duration of flu symptoms will vary from person to person. One of the main reasons is because the strength of the immune system varies from one person to another. Some people are able to get over the flu and shorten the duration of flu symptoms much faster than others. However, seasonal flu will usually last at least a few days after it has been contracted. Duration of flu symptoms may be longer than a few days, and can extend up to 14 days. It is important to note what flu symptoms are, so that everyone can take the appropriate steps at the onset of these symptoms.
Flu Season Update. Influenza, also called the flu, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus. It can cause mild to severe illness. Every year, more than 200,000 people in the United States are hospitalized from flu complications and approximately 36,000 people die from flu. Normally, the height of California's flu season is from late December through January, although flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. How do I know that I have the Flu? Some flu symptoms include.... Abrupt onset of fever; Muscle aches; Extreme tiredness