Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial

The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

This easy-to-get blood test can help detect cancer before symptoms appear

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 ...
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Blood Tests for Hemochromatosis

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Blood tests that measure iron levels in your blood and liver can help diagnose the condition. The medical disorder ...

This test may predict heart disease better than 'bad' cholesterol. Why aren't more getting it?

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their ...
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Blood test shows promise in forecasting outcomes for germ cell tumors

Can fragments of tumor DNA in the blood predict whether chemotherapy will be effective? Researchers at the Princess Máxima ...

Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis—long before becoming ill

Researchers at Örebro University have identified blood markers that can indicate who is at risk of developing ulcerative ...
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Same blood test, different results: Why isn’t this common thyroid screening reliable?

Researchers have known for decades that different brands of lab machines produce different results. The fix is easy — but not ...