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 ...

Dr Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, said: "If you've been told that your iron is normal - but you still feel exhausted, forgetful and have a low mood - this is what you should ask your doctor to check on ...

Despite a lot of advancements in our understanding of dementia over the past few decades, doctors still don’t have a reliable way to tell who will develop the devastating condition. There's been quite ...

Your doctor just mentioned ordering a comprehensive metabolic panel, and you’re wondering what that means and why you need it. Don’t worry — this isn’t some scary, complicated procedure. It’s actually ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

The FDA recently cleared the Lumipulse blood test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in people 55 and over with memory loss. The noninvasive Lumipulse blood test measures the levels of two ...

A new FDA-approved blood test designed to detect colon cancer earlier is now available in North Texas. An estimated 154,270 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. It's ...

Share on Pinterest Scientists are getting closer to accurately and quickly diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome. Santi Nuñez/Stocksy There is no single test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ...