What if you could take a test to help you catch, or even prevent, cancer? A free genetic screening study through Sanford ...

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).

For many, checking in on heart health starts with a blood test to measure cholesterol levels and other markers of cardiovascular disease. However, this simple test is not the only one that doctors use ...

Doctors should begin screening for heart disease and treating people for high cholesterol levels even younger than before, ...

The latest cholesterol guidelines include three new screening tests: coronary artery calcium, lipoprotein (a), and apolipoprotein B.

A landmark UK trial aiming to revolutionise prostate cancer screening has begun testing its first male participants. The Transform trial, a collaborative effort funded by Prostate Cancer UK and the ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Guardant Health markets Shield, an FDA-approved blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening. The Harris Poll conducted ...

The survey results reveal strong enthusiasm for blood-based screening options among adults aged 45 and older, the group ...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Nevada has a serious problem we cannot ignore. In our state, 34% of residents are not up to date with their colorectal cancer screenings, ranking Nevada ...

In many parts of the world, winter is a season characterized by cold temperatures, dry air, and reduced sunlight. These seasonal factors may impact the function of your immune system, increasing the ...

The doctor is in — the mailbox, that is. You can now do self-administered tests for everything from thyroid function to HIV in the privacy of your own home — and that list continues to grow, as the ...