Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor explains real-world performance data and explains why no major medical society recommends the test for screening.

Drug tests are available for opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, barbiturates, phencyclidine, ...

When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood ...

About a decade later, the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) issued updated guidelines recommending annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT for adults ages 50 to 80 years with a 20 ...

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 ...

Is point-of-care (POC) glycated hemoglobin (A1c) testing the best choice for diabetes screening? The option is an attractive one; POC A1c testing provides the convenience of rapid results in a single ...

New federal guidelines will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical cancer. According to the new recommendations by the Health Resources and Services Administration, women between the ...

The new option will be covered by private insurance beginning in January 2027. A major update to federal women’s health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical ...

Up to 90% of colorectal cancers can be cured if they are found early. But once cancer spreads outside the colon, it is much harder to treat. That’s why regular colorectal cancer screenings, starting ...

A new four-marker blood test accurately detects pancreatic cancer, including early stages, raising hopes for earlier diagnosis and improved survival pending further studies. Scientists backed by the ( ...

A new blood test can be performed in a pregnant person’s first trimester to help assess their risk of developing preeclampsia, a potentially life-threatening pregnancy complication. It’s the first and ...