Researchers have adapted a rapid diagnostic technology that is able to identify undetected cases of malaria, helping tackle ...

Scientists in the United Kingdom say they have developed a blood test that can diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic ...

Groundbreaking new tests reveal patterns in our immune systems that can signal underlying disease and tell us how well we ...

Regular health checkups are crucial for preventing chronic illnesses. Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen highlights five life-saving blood tests: Lp(a) for heart disease risk, ApoB for assessing LDL particle ...

Researchers believe they have developed the first dedicated blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known ...

Being "healthy" or feeling "good" is not just about the absence of a physical disease. Sometimes, to be well, we need a ...

What if you could get checked for colon cancer with only a routine blood draw? A new blood test in Michigan is making the process much easier. No bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to ...

If a medical test result is inconclusive, the sample did not provide enough information to confirm a positive or negative result. A person may need another test. People can have various medical tests ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and cognitive decline, especially in Hispanic and Latino adults.

A new era is beginning where it's possible to precisely assess the body's health status using only sweat instead of blood tests. A KAIST research team has now developed a smart patch that can ...