Routine newborn screening (NBS) has transformed early disease detection. However, traditional biochemical tests limit the range of conditions that can be identified at birth. Next-generation ...

A new, inexpensive urine test that measures two sugar alcohols, sorbitol and xylitol, is making it easier, faster, and far less expensive to identify a common inherited nerve disorder called ...

If you were curious to get a picture of your longevity, you could invest in a fancy “biological age” blood test or even commit to pricey full-body imaging. But research suggests there’s a much more ...

A new concept of kinetic modules in biochemical networks could revolutionize the understanding of how these networks function. Scientists succeeded in linking the structure and dynamics of biochemical ...

Americans can no longer order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the government through COVIDtests.gov. The suspension of the program, which has distributed over 1.8 billion COVID tests across the ...

A test designed to identify biomarkers associated with autism just became available in most states. The test is meant to help physicians rule out autism in children who have higher likelihoods of it.

Using Stockholm3 testing along with PSA threshold may identify more men with biochemical recurrence after prostate cancer surgery. PSA thresholds alone do not identify all men with prostate cancer ...

If you’re experiencing a sluggish internet connection, it’s probably time to check the speed. We’ll show you several ways to measure the speed of your internet connection using on-board tools in ...

Free at-home COVID-19 tests are now available for families across the nation. As of Thursday, families are now able to obtain up to four free COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Department of Health and ...

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A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...