There is no single, easy test to diagnose Alzheimer’s, but a new review of 18 scientific studies confirms that a simple blood ...

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

As new technology capable of detecting dozens of early-stage cancer types with a single blood test hits the market, support ...

New findings suggest blood tests still being assessed are showing promising results for early cancer screenings, especially when it comes to detecting more cancers at earlier stages when treatment is ...

The research found a link between increased levels of cardiac troponin and more rapid cognitive decline in later years.

Nervous around needles and blood? Sweat tests may replace blood tests in the future, according to new research.

Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream ...

Arizona State University scientists say they are working on a ground-breaking blood test that only needs a single drop of ...

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

A blood biomarker yet to be used in cardiac arrest care can give a clearer picture of the extent of brain damage after a ...

Measuring the lymphocytes—white blood cells that fight infection—in a patient's blood can be used to predict outcomes in ...

Men face higher chronic disease rates after 40. Learn which medical tests doctors say are vital for preventing heart attacks, ...