A vitamin B12 blood test is one way to know if you’re B12 deficient. Some people opt for a urine test instead. Learn when ...

Researchers have discovered a molecular signature of Long Covid in children, detectable through a blood test and diagnosable ...

Long Covid in children could be objectively diagnosed with a blood test, thanks to the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In fact, a study by the Università, Rome campus - Fondazione Policlinico ...

How accurate are food intolerance tests? The appeal of at-home testing is obvious. You send off a sample – whether it’s blood ...

In 2024, the FDA approved at-home blood and stool tests for colorectal cancer screenings. In October, a second iteration of the at-home stool test was approved. While new, less-invasive blood test ...

THIS boy was given a second chance at life by his sister, who fought through sepsis to help him survive. Three-year-old James ...

Fergus O’Dowd went to his GP in January for a routine prostate blood test but left with a diagnosis of diabetes. It was “a complete surprise” to the former Louth Fine Gael TD because, ...

As part of our Masterclass series, GP specialist in diabetes Dr Elizabeth Martin explains the key points in prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetes in general practice. This series showcases ...

NHS will offer faecal immunochemical test (FIT) to almost a million more people amid a worrying increase in younger adults ...

Regular running can contribute to cardiovascular health by promoting efficient blood circulation, reducing inflammation, and improving the heart’s pumping efficiency ...

Emily King of Mobile, Alabama, was diagnosed with colon cancer five years ago at the age of 27. She had experienced some diarrhea, abdominal pain and anemia, but having cancer had never entered ...

The NHS has expanded its bowel cancer screening programme to include people aged 50 and over. This initiative aims to detect early signs of bowel cancer, potentially saving thousands of lives in ...