Let's face it: Getting an STD test can be daunting. The traditional route — scheduling an appointment, enduring the endless waiting room stay, then finally meeting with a provider — all for a test ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization for the first at-home syphilis test. The over-the-counter First To Know Syphilis Test, made by NOWDiagnostics in Arkansas, ...

Testing a person’s blood for a type of protein called phosphorylated tau, or p-tau, could be used to screen for Alzheimer’s disease with “high accuracy,” even before symptoms begin to show, a new ...

It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

In the last year, the FDA has approved two STD tests for at-home use that allow women to get fast diagnoses for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea—three STDs with skyrocketing rates among midlife women ...

Dr Sophie Herbert, a consultant with NHFT's sexual health services, said: "The research is showing that opt-out testing in ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

A new blood test for Lyme disease outperforms standard diagnostic testing across all stages of the disease, according to new data presented at the 2025 Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory ...

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...