Detecting cancer early before it spreads throughout the body can be lifesaving. This is why doctors recommend regular screening for several common cancer types, using a variety of methods.

Photo demonstrates tear sample collection with a Schirmer strip for testing of biomarkers associated with breast cancer. The methods for detecting breast cancer have not developed much during the last ...

This story was originally published on May 17, 2015, as part of the "Hidden Errors" project. Everyone assumes lab results are correct. For Kenneth Drew, the results showed he had HIV in 2011. By the ...

Coronavirus testing involves swabbing the human nose for active virus, a proven method to control the spread of COVID-19. A similar method of testing now is being used on elephants at the Columbus Zoo ...

Lima Memorial Health System has started offering direct-access lab testing so patients can order their own lab tests without a physician’s order. LIMA — Lima Memorial Health System has started ...

Mother feeling postpartum depression with baby in her arms. Many women suffer from postpartum blues after giving birth. In fact, it is estimated that 50-80% of mothers suffer from the "baby blues".