Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor explains real-world performance data and explains why no major ...

Dementia presents a profound challenge, impacting millions globally by gradually eroding memory, cognitive functions and daily life. Detecting the signs of dementia in a loved one necessitates ...

If you’ve ever bought a health testing kit for anything from the flu to a UTI, you’re one among many: Home health tests are a multi-billion-dollar global industry. In fact, a new one just became ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Doctors at UCSF want people who are about to take an at-home COVID-19 test to report results to a doctor regardless of the result. "COVID home tests are accurate, but people should ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

New blood tests show promise for faster and more accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, medical researchers say. Many current Alzheimer’s diagnoses are based on symptoms and cognitive exams, but ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Doctors mainly test for celiac disease using blood tests and small intestine biopsies. Testing for celiac disease aims to identify certain celiac-linked antibodies. These are proteins the immune ...