Dr Kathryn Fox is an Australian medical doctor and bestselling crime writer, best known for her forensic thrillers featuring ...

Lower eGFR and higher urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio were associated with greater risks for cognitive impairment across the chronic kidney disease spectrum, according to study data published in ...

A cystatin C–based blood test may provide a more reliable way to monitor kidney function in children and young adults with SCD, a study found.

A protein lurking around in the blood can help with the accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. In a recent study, researchers from Spain investigated how blood-based biomarkers, such as a protein ...

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in diagnoses at later stages of the disease. By Rebecca Robbins and Gina Kolata A ...

Blood tests that detect a protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease could help predict the age at which the disease may strike people long before they develop symptoms, according to a new study. But ...

Bonsack is a patient advocate based in Moab, Utah. In the midst of a health crisis a few years ago, doctors repeatedly checked my thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), revealing an odd pattern: My test ...

Sunny, a 3‑year‑old rescue dog adopted from Iran and now living in Ontario, Canada, arrived with a simple label: "Labrador mix.” But her owner, Julia—who asked to keep her full identity private—was ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...

When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood test this week that screens for a wide range of cancers before warning signs ...