Andy Warhol once thought it would be downright glamorous to be reincarnated as “a great big ring on Liz Taylor’s finger.” It’s this fascination with fame and celebrity that drove him to create dozens ...

In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...

Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new ...

Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC).

The American Cancer Society is now adding blood tests to its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. But that doesn't mean you should skip your colonoscopy. In the updated guidelines, released May ...

Several at-home options for colon cancer screening are available. If any of these tests are positive, a doctor will recommend a colonoscopy for further analysis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

New genomic studies could screen babies for more rare conditions, making parent information more important than ever.

At-home cancer tests are a great way to learn key information about your health without having to visit the doctor in person. This option is good for patients who dont have time to go to the doctors ...

Blood tests on the horizon, and under federal regulatory view, may be about to transform cancer care — and survival. The Food and Drug Administration has been evaluating a blood test called Galleri ...

A health screening refers to a medical examination, test, or procedure that’s used in a person experiencing no specific symptoms to help determine their risk of developing a health condition.

Diabetes-related nephropathy is a potential complication of diabetes. Tests to help screen for nephropathy include urine protein tests, imaging tests, kidney biopsy, and glomerular filtration rate. A ...