The blood test, and others like it, have been gaining momentum among doctors who use them to help detect cancers that ...

Liquid biopsies have transformed cancer testing. These tests detect signs of cancer using a simple blood draw instead of ...

This test is sometimes done with other blood tests that require fasting, so you may need to avoid eating and drinking for a specified time in those cases. Your healthcare provider can let you know ...

We're now closer to being able to diagnose the most common form of dementia with a simple test. The Food and Drug Administration on May 16 said it cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease.

No. The F.D.A., and Alzheimer’s experts, emphasized that the blood test should be given only to people who are already experiencing cognitive decline and are ages 55 and older.

The advantage is that all of this can be done with a simple blood test long before any noticeable symptoms, says Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi, executive medical director of the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive ...

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 ...

An experimental blood test for colorectal cancer may be another effective prevention tool, researchers say. The test was more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer in people with the disease ...