The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a ...
The FDA has approved a blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease, and doctors explain how it works and why it can lead ...
The biomarker test looks for two specific proteins in the blood and uses their ratio to determine preterm birth risk. When ...
Obesity may quietly fast-forward Alzheimer’s disease, with blood tests revealing the change years earlier than expected.
Finger-prick dried blood sampling can accurately measure key Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, including p-tau217, GFAP, and ...
Normal ferritin levels range from 15-150 ng/mL for females and 15-200 ng/mL for males. High ferritin levels can indicate an iron overload or inflammation. Eating iron-rich foods can help you raise ...
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that measures a protein released in the blood by prostate cells. Both normal and cancerous prostate cells release the protein. Most of the time, ...
Researchers at University of California San Diego, Mass General Brigham, and their colleagues have identified specific gut ...
A1C, LDL, HDL… the number of medical abbreviations you might see on your patient portal is enough to make you think your ...
You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...
Elevated prolactin levels can cause symptoms like irregular periods and nipple discharge. Low prolactin levels are less common and can cause a reduced milk supply in lactating individuals. High ...
Knowable Magazine reports 2025 faced turmoil in U.S. science amid job cuts and budget slashes, yet saw advances in gene ...