It’s common for doctors to recommend getting bloodwork following a medical appointment or routine check-up. Blood tests can identify deficiencies in vitamins or minerals, immune system problems, or ...

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 ...

A blood test is a medical procedure where a sample of a person's blood is taken (called a blood draw) and sent to a lab for analysis. Knowing the results of blood tests helps a physician better ...

Knowing your blood type is critical during emergency health situations. Knowing your blood type is crucial medical information, but unless you've given blood before you might not be sure what yours is ...

I never consciously swore off health care, but who likes feeling dismissed —or consistently being told that the next ...

Julie Harris had never been tested for lung cancer. A low-dose CT scan, the only recommended screening for adults at risk of developing lung cancer, was not something she’d ever found time to do. But ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A relatively new blood test could transform how cancer is detected, potentially identifying 10 different types of cancer with a single test. "This is something I and many of my ...

NHS GP and BBC Morning Live's resident doctor, Dr Punam, has issued a warning to anyone aged 40 and over regarding an ...