The main lab test is a CBC, CMP and lipid profile, which includes liver and kidney function, fasting blood sugar, cholesterol ...

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, as ...

If you have diabetes or may be at risk, it's important to make sure your blood sugar levels are healthy and normal. Here's ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Researchers believe they have developed the first dedicated blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), which has the potential to be a ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – A local doctor is introducing a groundbreaking method for cancer screening that promises to detect cancer while it is still curable. Dr. Arvind Chaudhry, a cancer specialist, ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

Share on Pinterest Could an experimental blood test help predict a range of age-related diseases? Image credit: James Wakibia/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. New research published in Nature ...

The test is for older Americans already exhibiting signs of Alzheimer's. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first blood test on Friday to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. The test, ...

DENVER — People who develop rheumatoid arthritis experience changes to their immune systems long before their joints become swollen and painful, suggesting that early treatment might stop or limit ...

Predicta Biosciences is using precision medicine to diagnose and monitor multiple myeloma–and give doctors insights for better treatment plans. Over 35,000 Americans are diagnosed with a blood cancer ...

INDIANAPOLIS — It's times like these Rebecca and Fred Everbach cherish, reminiscing about their recent trip to London. A few years ago, Rebecca started noticing a change in Fred. He was becoming ...