A looming revolution in oncology could help the 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S. and bolster biotech stocks like Guardant Health, Natera and Exact Sciences.And all it takes is a little ...

A tiny device can be inserted using a syringe and then safely dissolves once it is no longer needed. Engineers at ...

From needles, snakes and airplanes to test-taking, speech-making and germs, sources of all-encompassing panic can make ...

The United States government has discontinued its free at-home COVID-19 test program after four years. The program, which began in 2021, shipped over 900 million tests directly to U.S. households.

This handheld device is the first that can detect tuberculosis in saliva, in addition to blood and sputum samples, an important breakthrough for testing children and HIV patients, who struggle to ...

When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases.

The potassium test involves a simple blood draw (also known as venipuncture). This involves the insertion of a needle into a vein in your arm, which suctions a sample of blood into a sterile, ...

An A1C test is a blood draw used to diagnose and manage prediabetes and diabetes. Learn more about who needs this test and why and how it’s performed.

To carry out an estradiol test, a medical professional will take a blood sample from a person’s arm or hand, clean the area, and look for a suitable vein. They will use a needle to draw blood ...

Any time you have blood drawn, ensure you're well hydrated. That helps your veins keep their shape, which makes it easier to find them and successfully insert the needle. If your healthcare provider ...

However, Snyder warns that some at-home tests may require a big blood sample that people may not be able to fulfill. She recommends doing your own research before purchasing. Laramy Applekamp agreed.

Doctors refer to a blood test that counts how many lymphocytes are in the blood as a B and T cell screen. This test measures the levels of the main types of white blood cells in the body.