Recent headlines about harmful levels of lead being discovered in everything from faucets to cookware, from cinnamon to protein powders, may feel a bit overwhelming. They may even tempt you to screen ...

On July 31, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would bring the set of physical exercises back Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered ...

In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...

Doctors may order a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test and other exams to confirm or rule out a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. A positive CCP antibody test doesn’t necessarily mean ...

A gestational diabetes test checks blood sugar, or glucose, levels during pregnancy. Before the test, people should avoid consuming food and drinks that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, as ...

Testing positive for COVID-19 is not exactly a positive experience. After all, wanting to go viral these days doesn’t tend to mean wanting to be infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

A complete blood count (CBC) is a common test to diagnose anemia by measuring red blood cell count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels. Iron deficiency is a common cause of anemia, and doctors may ...

In many cases, it's not until memory problems start creeping up that most people learn they have Alzheimer's disease. By then, the disease may already be progressing, leaving limited options for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Biological age tests are one of the most talked-about tools in ...