Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could have far-reaching implications on how law enforcement catches drunken drivers. In the past, if a suspected drunken driving suspect refused to give a breath ...

Simon Cowell reveals he's "aging backwards" with a controversial blood filtering treatment that removes and cleanses his ...

Eun Lee, MD Thyroid blood tests are an important part of diagnosing and treating thyroid disease. Based on how high or low ...

Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

People may prefer to get screened for colorectal cancer with a blood test rather than a colonoscopy. But more than twice as many colorectal cancer deaths would occur with blood-based screening as with ...

The blood test also had a sensitivity and specificity of 92.3% and 92.6% for participants who do not have breast cancer. The results were consistent for women with dense breast tissue and non-dense ...

New evidence from a six-country study led by the Montreal Children's Hospital and Children's National Hospital shows simple ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Our andrology laboratory offers several diagnostic tests that can help your treatment process, including semen analysis, sperm penetration assay, and an anti-sperm antibody test. The acrosome cap is a ...

Blood tests that promise to spot cancer before symptoms appear are racing toward clinics, pitched as a simple vial of blood ...