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

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 ...

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

Half were later diagnosed with cancer within six months of giving blood. The rest stayed cancer-free. The researchers ran the samples through a multicancer early detection (MCED) test, which uses ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

A Vitamin D Test measures the level of this essential vitamin in your blood, which is needed for bone health and immune function. Regular monitoring can help in preventing related health issues.

MCHC vs. MCH blood test Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) and MCHC are different measurements, though they’re both part of a CBC and help give your doctor insight into your red blood cells.

One of the most common blood tests in the world, CBC tests are run billions of times each year, can be imprecise. Experts are turning to machine learning to change that.