I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol levels and learned a lot about stress in the process. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at ...
Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, ...
Scientists from Boston University and other institutions have made an exciting discovery: a blood test that could help detect ...
A first-of-its-kind blood test that uses biomarkers to distinguish bipolar disorder from depression could slash the time it takes to get an accurate diagnosis from years to weeks, according to the ...
What Is Considered Fasting for Blood Work? Fasting for blood work means you don't eat or drink anything but water for 8-12 hours before you have a blood test. You also need to avoid chewing ...
HHMI researchers devise prenatal blood test that accurately detects Down syndrome and two other serious chromosomal defects. Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have developed a new ...
Tumors and other cancers can shed DNA into the bloodstream, distorting the ratios. Sometimes this can lead to alarming ...
Changes to the law over a driver’s blood being tested without consent after a fatal road traffic collision could be brought ...