It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

With heart attacks, every second counts. A Hopkins team developed a blood test that diagnoses them in minutes rather than ...

As part of my work, I rely on various health-related biomarkers, many of which are measured using conventional blood tests.

In 2017, Dr. Barbi Phelps-Sandall, an obstetrician who has been practicing in the San Francisco Bay area for more than two decades, had just learned about a new blood test only available at select ...

In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement ...

The second test, without a tourniquet, produced a normal result. Blood tests are an indispensable tool of medicine. They're used to screen, diagnose, confirm, and monitor diseases. There are many ...

Snyder also warns that some at-home tests may require a big blood sample that people may not be able to fulfill. She recommends doing your own research before purchasing. Healthline editor Christy ...

One way to tell is to ask about your "markers." When you're being treated for osteoporosis, your doctor orders a blood or urine test. This reveals several markers -- levels of different enzymes ...

Testing for three biomarkers in a woman's bloodstream could shed light on her risk of developing heart attack, stroke, or ...

A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia—a leading cause of maternal ...

How often you should get your blood work analyzed depends on your age, the type of blood test and your personal health.

Known as the "silent killer", high blood pressure has become a serious epidemic. Take this test to find whether you are at risk. Read each question carefully and answer as truthfully as possible.