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A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying ...

Most people exposed to the parasites behind babesiosis don't get sick, but for others, the infection can be deadly.

I want to highlight two interesting papers that published yesterday in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy ...

A blood test can reveal your mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) level. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a measurement of the average amount of hemoglobin within a red blood cell. MCH that's ...

During a physical exam, your doctor can listen to your heart. They’ll likely also order some tests, including: Blood work and urine (pee) tests to get a better idea of your overall health ...

Your kidney function test results are a measure of how well your kidneys are working to filter your blood and remove excess water and waste from the body. For example, the estimated glomerular ...

Note that blood sugar checks can yield inaccurate results if you do not have clean, washed hands or if test strips are expired or have been exposed to extreme temperatures. Your healthcare provider ...

This March 13-14 there’s a spectacular total lunar eclipse, known as a blood moon, so why not break in your new camera by capturing it in all its crimson glory? In our guide, we weigh up the ...