Health screenings, like those for colorectal cancer, can uncover issues at an early stage—when they may be more treatable. But as we get older, it’s not always clear which tests are still essential.

Brigham Young University researchers are leading a significant validation study of a blood test designed to detect ...

Before surgery, many patients go through a series of tests, such as blood work and heart rhythm checks. However, not all ...

These are the most important blood tests that doctors suggest you should have for a deep dive into your health.

While traditional cancer screenings only cover five types of cancer, a new blood test claims to detect dozens more before ...

New blood tests for detecting colorectal cancer seem like an easy and convenient option compared to a colonoscopy. Instead of ...

Figuring out how your genes and environment increase your likelihood of developing asthma, heart disease, cancer, dementia ...

Grapefruit isn’t the only environmental factor affecting how you respond to your medications. Over 8,600 chemicals are used in commerce in the U.S., and you are exposed to thousands of these chemicals ...

When it comes to lens options, "many people worry that they might be giving the 'wrong' answer," the optometrist told ...

When Aleta was first diagnosed with lupus, she wasn’t ready to share her diagnosis with anyone beyond her closest family and ...

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third ...

The Ohio State Highway Patrol launched a pilot program in August to crack down on impaired driving but has recently started implementing a new test. The agency is ...