Most people don't know their blood type, but there are a few ways you can find out. Here's what experts suggest.

Blood type is a personal medical detail that doesn't come up much in casual conversation or even at doctor's visits, so I never really thought much about mine until it was required when filling out a ...

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...

How often to test blood sugar levels is a common question particularly amongst people that are newly diagnosed with diabetes or that have moved onto a new treatment regimen. The frequency at which you ...

Blood sugar checks are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of every form of diabetes. “Glucose monitoring is critical for preventing short-term and long-term complications of diabetes,” says ...

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The FDA has cleared the Lumipulse G pTau217/β-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio test, the first blood test for early Alzheimer's detection in adults aged 55 and older showing symptoms. It analyzes pTau217 and ...