It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

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The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Most people with diabetes should test their blood sugar (or blood glucose) levels regularly. Knowing the results lets you adjust your strategy for keeping the disease in check. Research shows that in ...

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Dr. Christopher Kelly: A biomarker is a biological substance that can be objectively measured and tracked to provide ...

50 million Americans due for colon cancer screening avoid it because they consider traditional tests so unpleasant. But now it can be as simple as a blood test. If you’re overdue for your colon cancer ...

Mass population testing for prostate cancer will not see men proactively invited for the PSA blood test - here is all you ...

The FDA has approved a groundbreaking blood test for colon cancer screening, offering a less invasive and more accessible ...

Though my cortisol test results stressed me out, I'm glad I know more about how cortisol affects my health. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy ...

KATE Lawler has issued an emotional health update with her fans and told them she’s “getting help”. The Big Brother winner, ...