A simple cheek swab could one day provide a quick and noninvasive diagnostic test for schizophrenia. A new study published in Science Advances has identified higher levels of two biological markers in ...

In 2022, Arizona was one of the first states in the nation to pass legislation (House Bill 2144) requiring Medicaid and commercial insurance plans to cover qualified biomarker tes ...

Experts suggest that this near-point-of-care molecular test can be implemented at the primary care level and at a lower cost.

Roadside devices to catch high drivers are imperfect — and presence of cannabis doesn't always mean someone is impaired, contributing columnist Clemon Dabney writes.

Preventive health screenings are tests performed even when you feel well, helping identify problems early, when treatment options are broader and outcomes are better. Below are five essential ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, are on the rise in parts of California. It typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but could lead to more-severe disease in vulnerable individuals.

QUT researchers have developed a simple one-hour saliva test for a protein biomarker that has been linked with oral, colon ...

This guide will help you understand how throat cancer is diagnosed and what your diagnosis means. Learning as much as you can may help you feel ready to talk with doctors about your care. The ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the cancers where, if found early, it has a 91% chance of survival for the patient. If you find ...

Seven weaned elephant seal pups in California's Año Nuevo State Park tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear. According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services ...