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 Testing for Multiple Myeloma

A blood test is a medical procedure where a sample of a person's blood is taken (called a blood draw) and sent to a lab for analysis. Knowing the results of blood tests helps a physician ...

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 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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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 ...