Consumers have testing options beyond the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But some doctors question Cologuard's testing program.

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.

What if you could get checked for colon cancer with only a routine blood draw? A new blood test in Michigan is making the process much easier. No bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to ...

Some claim the new multi-cancer detection tests will “revolutionize” cancer screening. Others fear the “worried well” will succumb to slick marketing and subpar tests and overwhelm both primary care ...

The FDA approved the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in adults ages 45 and older at average risk for the disease, Guardant Health announced. According to the company, the ...

Sensitivity ranged from 0.095 to 0.998; specificity from 0.657 to 1.0; AUC from 0.52 to 1.0 across tests. (HealthDay News) — No controlled studies report benefits of screening with multicancer ...

Early cancer detection significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. Recognizing warning signs like persistent coughs, bowel changes, unexplained bleeding, weight loss, or lumps is ...

Imagine checking for colon cancer with nothing more invasive than a routine blood draw -- no bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to mail. A new blood test called SHIELD is now available ...

Persistent HPV infection is the principal cause of cervical cancer. HPV-based screening is effective but has limited ...

CHAD (Combined Health Agencies Drive) will be hosting free kidney screening tests through the Kidney Association from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at First United Methodist Church, 815 N. Broad ...

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A new cancer research institute in Singapore will evaluate cancer screening technologies for earlier and ...

The NHS has urged people to carry out an important cancer test, saying “don’t put it off”. This simple screening can detect signs of a deadly disease before other symptoms appear. In a post made to X, ...