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 ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. In this guide, we’ll break down what most biomarker lab tests measure, how to prepare for them, and what to do once you receive your results. Not ...

LetsGetChecked is an exclusively telehealth diagnostics brand that specializes in at-home lab testing. We’ve picked them as ...

Annual check-ups may not be enough for everyone. Doctors say age, lifestyle, and medical history decide your ideal health screening routine.

Tests like electrocardiograms or a blood test for cholesterol offer good measures of heart health. But the American College of Cardiology’s now recommending another test for a closer look at your risk ...

You might take your kidneys for granted, but they are a crucial part of your body systems that are silently doing a lot of ...

Cancerguard detects multiple cancers early by identifying specific DNA and protein markers in a blood sample. The test is available for adults aged 50-84 without cancer in the past three years, but it ...

Millions of Americans take a daily vitamin, assuming it is doing something. That assumption is not always correct. The gap between what you swallow and what your body absorbs widens with age. The only ...

Australian pharmacies now offer rapid tests for perimenopause, iron, vitamin D levels and more. Experts weigh in on whether they’re worth using ...

Cancer screening is at a turning point. For decades, most tests focused on one form of the disease — like mammograms for breast cancer or colonoscopies for colorectal cancer — but new advances have ...