The FDA-cleared tests aren’t designed for healthy, symptom-free people, but many people want this information anyway.

About 50 million Americans aren’t getting screened for colon cancer at a time when colon-cancer rates are rising.

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The American Cancer Society is now adding blood tests to its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Here's what that means (and doesn't).

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A young person is undergoing a diagnostic medical imaging procedure. “We believe in screening so deeply because psychologically, ...

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Cancerguard screens for 50 types of cancer with one blood test. Doctors explain the accuracy, benefits and limits of ...

A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...

But whether patients should be getting the tests—as some already are—is not yet clear. New blood tests can detect cancer recurrence earlier than traditional scans, potentially giving doctors and ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

No matter your age, regular blood work can be an important tool for understanding and optimizing your overall health. Finding certain markers in your blood allows healthcare professionals to gain ...

The candles on your birthday cake don't tell the whole story. As anyone who ever attended a high school reunion can tell you, ...