The test could serve as an alternative in cervical cancer screening, cytology, according to a new study. Certain types of ...

New kits let people bypass the doctor and order a range of diagnostic tests. Is this a good idea?

Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get older. This is because many health risks increase with age, and early detection ...

A new study suggests a simple blood test could tell who is at higher risk for rapid cognitive decline with Alzheimer's. The study found that people with higher insulin resistance were up to four times ...

Dear Carol: My 90-year-old mom seems to be declining significantly over the last few weeks. She recently told me she feels “blah” most days, but when I ask for updates, she says she’s OK. Her memory ...

Preventing heart disease now goes beyond routine cholesterol and blood pressure checks. Newer, more sophisticated tools can ...

Picture this: You've just finished your annual doctor's appointment. You feel good, and the routine tests your doctor ...

Understanding your creatinine levels is important for monitoring kidney function. When you go for your yearly check-up, you'll likely have a routine blood test for creatinine. In some ...

A company is looking at blood as a possible diagnosis tool for mental illness. Blood tests can check for infections and high cholesterol, but currently, they can’t test for mental illness or pain. A ...

For years, it has been one of the most tantalizing ideas in medicine: One day, a simple blood test will detect nascent cancers - allowing doctors to intervene when tumors may be easier to treat. A ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your opinion on the new Galleri blood test that can help detect cancers for which there are no early screening? Like many people my age (66), I’ve known too many people who ...

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in the country to offer a new blood test for testicular cancer, officials announced Tuesday. The test, a decade in the making, is being touted by UCSD ...