Self-collection means swabbing your vagina to get a sample of cells to test in the lab. In this case, the sample is used to ...

Researchers at Kumamoto University have developed a highly sensitive blood test that can detect subtle differences in how ...

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a blood test that looks for tiny pieces of cancer DNA released by dying cells, allowing ...

A new blood test may reveal Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin. The test detects an unusual immune response to gut bacteria in people who later develop the condition. By studying healthy ...

Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

If you think of ways to measure your overall health, certain benchmarks likely come to mind. The bloodwork you get done at your annual physical, maybe. Your body mass index. Perhaps how much you can ...

Cinnamon and nutmeg are spices that may lower blood sugar and lower the risk of diabetes. Research shows that cinnamon is more effective.

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...