CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why immediate access to test results "is a great idea," but ...

Four serum neurofilament light chain tests show high accuracy in diagnosing ALS and predicting its progression, new research suggests.

As a general rule, many people can benefit from CBC, lipid panel, BMP and hemoglobin A1C even without any symptoms. Also, ...

People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related ...

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a CRISPR-based diagnostic tool capable of detecting bloodstream infections in minutes without the need for nucleic acid ...

Researchers warn that radiation from the machines can increase cancer risk. New Medicare rules aim to make these imaging ...

Medical researchers in Japan have discovered a way to predict a potentially life-threatening side effect of cancer immunotherapy before it occurs. By analyzing cerebrospinal fluid collected ...

Note that blood sugar checks can yield inaccurate results if you do not have clean, washed hands or if test strips are expired or have been exposed to extreme temperatures. Your healthcare provider ...

A test for fecal occult blood looks for blood in your poop, or feces. It can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or polyp, or cancer in the colon or rectum.

Your GP might do some tests to help them decide if you need to see a specialist. These tests include: blood tests a physical examination Your GP may also arrange for you to have other tests. For ...