Blood tests could be a turning point in not just detecting cancer, says health experts, but saving lives.

Blood tests can’t confirm an esophageal cancer diagnosis, but they are part of the diagnostic process. Additional tests, such as a CT scan, endoscopy, barium swallow, and biopsy, are needed to confirm ...

Blood tests can help diagnose and monitor systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These include tests for antinuclear antibodies (ANAs), anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibodies, and more. While ...

Blood tests are an important tool for diagnosing heart failure. Doctors can also use blood tests to monitor treatment progress and check for potential complications. Doctors may order blood tests for ...

A Bay Area biotech company appears to be one major step closer to receiving final federal approval for its groundbreaking ...

A blood osmolality test measures the blood for the concentration of certain dissolved particles. This test can show whether a person has an irregular balance of fluids in their body. Osmolality tests ...

The latest approvals expand the population of people who could be tested for the memory disorder—but experts warn the tests aren't for everyone.