Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

STI testing can check for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, and other conditions. Testing is based on a blood or urine sample or a swab. People can have a test in a doctor’s office, clinic, or, in ...

You can't place orders for at-home COVID testing kits anymore, but there are still resources available for free testing. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has been covering ...

In Emily Martin’s ideal version of next winter, no one in her family would get sick. In Emily Martin’s realistic version of next winter, someone probably will: There are simply too many viruses and ...

Both breast and ovarian cancer risk is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, family history, lifestyle, and more. Variations in two specific genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, also influence the ...