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 ...

Mail-based screening programs are helping more Americans stay up to date with colorectal cancer tests—often with a simple box delivered at home.

The test, which screens for DNA that is released when cancer cells die, is now one of multiple options for colorectal cancer screening. Guardant Health's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer ...

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 ...

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options ...

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 ...

Anne Jones, who is 51, is used to solving any problem that comes her way. She grew up on a farm in southeast Nebraska, where the humid summers and long, harsh winters made farming difficult. Jones was ...

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(NEXSTAR) — An unexpected delivery at your door may not always be an unwelcome surprise — just ask one Kentucky boy about the thousands of dollars worth of lollipops that arrived at his home earlier ...

A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments ...

A NEW screening test for two rare genetic conditions is now being offered to all newborn babies in Ireland, the Department of Health has confirmed. The heel-prick test will now also screen for ...