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.

But here's why you likely won't be seeing it in your doctor's office anytime soon.

Another challenge facing test designers is that early detection may not necessarily save lives. A crucial factor, and something that is still unknown about the new multi-cancer tests, is whether they ...

The new blood test for Alzheimer's can rule out the need for PET scans and other forms of imaging in some cases. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult procedure, but the Food and Drug ...

A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed an innovative AI-based cardiovascular risk ...

A recent study shows that accessible blood tests can accurately identify Alzheimer’s disease. When combined with standard cognitive assessments, these tools offer a reliable diagnostic approach for ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...

Share on Pinterest Recent research is highlighting different approaches that may better predict diabetes risk than current methods. Image credit: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai/Getty Images About every 1 in ...