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).

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

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 ...

Even though your 20s are the best times to feel young and carefree, you must not take your health and fitness for granted. According to experts, what you eat, how you live and the way you treat your ...

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 ...

States are eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up cancer tests, aiming to reduce delays, improve early detection, and address racial and income-based disparities in care.

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 ...

Overall, the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased over the decades, largely in part due to the use of screening ...

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 ...

Cognitive tests are gaining attention for their role in the early detection of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

A lawyer working in the medical malpractice field highlights a recent story on newborn screenings. The disparity between ...

HSE bosses have announced it’s expanding its free bowel cancer screening – and it can be done at home.  Around 2,500 people ...