New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.

You could be missing out on some crucial information about your cardiovascular health that only this specific test can give ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a ...

MEAT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE SOLD. AS WE’VE BEEN REPORTING, THERE IS NOW A NEW OPTION TO DETECT EARLY SIGNS OF COLORECTAL CANCER. THE FDA HAS APPROVED A SIMPLE BLOOD TEST THAT COULD REPLACE ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

In 2017, Matthew Williams, a thirtysomething software engineer with an athletic build and a bald head, went for a long bike ride in the hills of San Francisco. Afterward, at dinner with some friends, ...

Do you think annual blood tests are enough These 5 blood tests that are often missed can point out the risks to your health ...

While nuclear stress tests are considered safe, some precautions need to be followed both during and after the test. If you or a doctor suspects you might have an undiagnosed heart condition, they may ...