Off-the-shelf health tests for issues such as high cholesterol, vitamin deficiency, fertility and prostate problems may not be fit for purpose, researchers have warned. A team from the University of ...

Scientists transformed everyday coffee stain patterns into a breakthrough diagnostic tool that's 100 times more sensitive ...

Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early detection and prevention.

The new implant contains a reservoir of glucagon that sits beneath the skin and can be activated in an emergency, with no need for injections. For individuals with Type 1 diabetes, the risk of ...

While a finger stick is the go-to diabetes management test, you can monitor blood sugar levels without finger pricks. Learn about your options.

For people with type 1 diabetes, developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is an ever-present threat. When glucose levels ...

image: A new implantable device carries a reservoir of glucagon that can be stored under the skin and could save diabetes patients from dangerously low blood sugar. view more Credit: MIT CAMBRIDGE ...

A test using blood and saliva samples could help track aging and guide targeted interventions to maintain mental and physical function as people advance in age.

Creating a low-cost test is critical because it could bring widespread annual screenings for Alzheimer’s disease within reach. Like cholesterol and blood sugar tests, 5ADCSI could identify patients ...

The FDA said it has issued its first official green light for a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, adding that it can help reduce the need for invasive samples or expensive PET scans.