Drugmaker Novartis’ Super Bowl ad explained that prostate cancer screening starts with a simple blood test, aiming to dispel fear of an exam for a treatable cancer.

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals ...

When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood ...

While the method shows promise, some experts say that other self-collection devices are more readily available ...

Ochsner's national study with The GRAIL Galleri® test is finding at least one hidden cancer a week in unsuspecting people. “I fully believe that in five, maybe 10 years, it will be routine to go to ...

About a decade later, the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) issued updated guidelines recommending annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT for adults ages 50 to 80 years with a 20 ...

Telehealth company Hims & Hers has added Grail’s blood cancer test Galleri to its offerings as the medtech has now sent off ...

Scientists at CU Anschutz are launching the Vanguard Study, using a new blood test designed to detect multiple types of cancer before traditional screenings can.

High concentrations of lipoprotein(a), a molecule in the body used for accelerating wound healing, blood clotting and ...

Testing menstrual blood for human papillomavirus (HPV) could be a "robust alternative or replacement" for current cervical ...

A new four-marker blood test accurately detects pancreatic cancer, including early stages, raising hopes for earlier diagnosis and improved survival pending further studies. Scientists backed by the ( ...

An Apple Watch feature to spot signs of high blood pressure cannot reliably be used instead of regular screening tests, according to new research. People should not rely on their watch to alert them ...