Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, and what should people know about it? Below, ...

Under special conditions, some cells of the pancreas can produce the hormone GLP-1, mimicked by popular diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, according to a new study that upends what we knew about ...

More than 600 households in areas where farms used sludge to fertilize their fields are being offered free blood tests to ...

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 ...

Spiders and cockroaches aren’t the only creepy crawly bugs wandering your house in the night. There’s another that burrows inside your bed, couch and curtains. No more than the width of a credit card, ...

Researchers have found the first direct evidence that tiny particles of air pollution stick to red blood cells, meaning they can travel freely around the body. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease ...

The Galleri test aims to find fragments of DNA in a person’s blood that can indicate the presence of a cancerous tumor.

The team used human stem cells to create embryo-like structures dubbed “hematoids” that mirror some features of early human ...

Guardant's liquid biopsy only requires a few vials of blood. Can it really prevent cancer?