Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

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 ...

For years, the idea seemed as far-fetched as a fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a tumor cell that died. Its innards spilled out into the bloodstream of the body where it had lived. The owner of ...

There are indications that a simple finger-prick blood test could, in the future, detect Alzheimer's disease long before the ...

Researchers found that blood samples collected at home and mailed in can reliably track early Alzheimer’s-related brain ...

A personalized blood test known as a circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test—which detects tiny fragments of cancer DNA ...

A pioneering trial has begun to assess whether a simple finger-prick blood test could offer an early diagnosis for ...

The finger-prick blood test employs a plasma separation card, designed to cut costs and simplify testing procedures.

New UC San Diego Health research shows a simple blood test could help doctors catch serious heart problems early.