Despite a lot of advancements in our understanding of dementia over the past few decades, doctors still don’t have a reliable way to tell who will develop the devastating condition. There's been quite ...

With two new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease approved in recent years, there’s growing hope for people at risk of the memory-robbing condition. But tests to detect the condition still lag behind.

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. Now, a new blood test is offering hope after a study showed it not only helps diagnose ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are getting closer to accurately and quickly diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome. Santi Nuñez/Stocksy There is no single test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ...

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get ...

But whether patients should be getting the tests—as some already are—is not yet clear. New blood tests can detect cancer recurrence earlier than traditional scans, potentially giving doctors and ...

Getting an endometriosis diagnosis is often costly, time-consuming and invasive. Now, it could be as easy as a simple blood ...