Pregnant woman holding her belly. The first and only at-home blood test that predicts a pregnant person’s risk of developing preeclampsia has launched. Known as Encompass, the test from Mirvie can ...

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 work by analyzing samples of your blood to uncover ...

Colonoscopies are considered the gold standard for detecting colorectal cancer. But some dread the idea of the invasive procedure and the prep required the day before you have it. The FDA last year ...

In 2024, the FDA approved at-home blood and stool tests for colorectal cancer screenings. In October, a second iteration of the at-home stool test was approved. Access: Patients are 20.29% more likely ...

For parents-to-be, pregnancy often brings a mix of excitement and worry—especially when it comes to unexpected complications. One of the most serious is preeclampsia, a condition that affects 1 in 12 ...

New kits let people bypass the doctor and order a range of diagnostic tests. Is this a good idea?

At-home test kits, also known as at-home medical tests or self-tests, are kits that you can purchase online, at supermarkets, or at your local pharmacy and use to detect or monitor certain diseases ...

Imagine diagnosing one of the most challenging neurological diseases with just a quick finger-prick, a few drops of blood and ...