Could a simple blood test predict your risk of getting dementia years, or even decades, before you experience memory loss?

Take glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) for example—the HbA1c test revolutionized the way we diagnose and manage diabetes because it ...

Here are five tests worth asking your doctor about at your next visit. The complete blood count, or CBC, measures red blood ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. Blood tests are one of the most widely used and helpful tools in modern medicine. Whether ordered in a clinic or done through an at-home kit, they ...

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not. By Pam Belluck A blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease has received ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people across the world. Seeing a cardiologist can make all the difference.

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

New guidelines for managing cholesterol call for a more aggressive preventive approach, which could translate into more Americans being treated with medicines and a stronger focus on lifestyle.

“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. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

New FDA-approved screening options make colorectal cancer detection easier than ever, with 91% survival rates when caught ...