Blood tests that promise to spot cancer before symptoms appear are racing toward clinics, pitched as a simple vial of blood ...

Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...

People may prefer to get screened for colorectal cancer with a blood test rather than a colonoscopy. But more than twice as many colorectal cancer deaths would occur with blood-based screening as with ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

A blood test that accurately detects colon cancer in middle-aged and older people and also rules it out when it is not present can help to increase the rate of screening for the disease in the U.S.

A new cfDNA-based blood test uses AI to detect bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers early, offering a faster, safer, and ...

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court could have far-reaching implications on how law enforcement catches drunken drivers. In the past, if a suspected drunken driving suspect refused to give a breath ...

A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL ...