A future cancer test may be able to look for the body’s early reaction to disease rather than waiting for a tumor to become ...

Adding a blood test to routine screening found about 6.5 times as many cancers in adults over 50, including many at an early stage.

Recent research suggests that monitoring blood test trends over time, rather than focusing on a single test, may help ...

The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50-year-old mystery. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol), NHSBT's International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) and the ...

Not so long ago, a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease seemed a pipe dream. Now, after years of study, the field is awash with sensitive assays that signal the proteopathic culprits Aβ and tau ...

Following your doctor’s instructions is the most important part of preparing for a blood test. Sleeping well, staying hydrated, and avoiding certain foods and drinks can also provide benefits. Blood ...