The practice of drawing blood has changed very little over the decades. It looks about the same now as it did 50 years ago. That process, however, may be about to get a modern makeover. Several health ...

Researchers have developed a handheld, sound-based diagnostic system able to deliver precise results in an hour with a mere finger-prick of blood. Patients who go to the doctor to provide a blood ...

When you need to measure white blood cell counts, it usually involves trips to clinics and expensive equipment for analysis. Likewise, checking water quality for contaminants can be a lengthy process.

Scientists are developing a less invasive portable device that would use blood samples to detect colorectal cancers. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for ...