A simple blood test could help doctors identify women in labor who are at risk for preeclampsia — a leading cause of maternal death — and take precautions to prevent it, according to research ...

Researchers have developed a handheld, sound-based diagnostic system able to deliver precise results in an hour with a mere finger-prick of blood.

In preparation for the fall respiratory virus season, every household in the U.S. can now order another round of at-home COVID tests kits from the government. As of this week, you can go to ...

With time being of the essence for patients facing one of cancer's most dire complications, UCLA researchers are working to create a new test to detect cancer's spread to the central nervous system on ...

With heart attacks, every second counts. A Hopkins team developed a blood test that diagnoses them in minutes rather than ...

COVID-19 rapid test kits, once available for free at pharmacies, grocery stores, schools and libraries in Saskatchewan, are now hard to come by. When they are available, they are usually not free.

Lab tests play a pivotal role in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of various medical conditions. However, the expenses associated with these tests can vary significantly across hospitals. In this ...

The guidelines advise low-risk patients to undergo basic cancer screening with routine blood and urine studies, liver function tests, plain chest radiography, and age- and sex-appropriate cancer ...

The Fukuda Step Test is used by physical therapists to help assess dizziness. It is a balance and vestibular test that may be performed during a vestibular and balance exam. Your vestibular system is ...

Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs' star wide receiver Rashee Rice is undergoing tests for what is potentially a season-ending knee injury. Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that full ...