A small study found ChatGPT outdid human physicians when assessing medical case histories, even when those doctors were using a chatbot. By Gina Kolata Dr. Adam Rodman, an expert in internal medicine ...

Doctors mainly test for celiac disease using blood tests and small intestine biopsies. Testing for celiac disease aims to identify certain celiac-linked antibodies. These are proteins the immune ...

A potential blood test can distinguish ME/chronic fatigue syndrome with great accuracy, after years of medical uncertainty.

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

One of the first tests that allows patients to self-collect samples to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV) will soon be available in doctors' offices. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

It’s a rite of passage that women go through. Yet for many, the menopause transition can feel confusing and isolating. To blame? Lack of menopause training means many doctors aren’t prepared to ...

The experts share answers to the most commonly asked smear test questions and advice on getting through the test if you're anxious.