When it comes to cancer, waiting for symptoms may soon be old news. Telehealth company Hims & Hers began offering a blood test this week that screens for a wide range of cancers before warning signs appear,

Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC). Shield, made by Guardant Health in California, is the first ...

Grail said Galleri, its multi-cancer early detection test, failed to meet the primary endpoint of a recent trial. The stock slid 47%, to $54.20, in after-hours trading. Through market close, share have surged 93% in the past year.

In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like

NFL tight ends and prostate cancer survivor Bruce Arians star in a Super Bowl commercial promoting a new, finger-free PSA blood test for prostate cancer screening. The ad, praised by Dr. Firas Abdollah of Henry Ford Health,

Vigilance, not fear, is the key' to prevent childhood cancer, says Dr. Anil Thakwani. Check out some essential screening test every child should consider to lower cancer risks:

Annalisa (Nalis) Merelli is a contributing writer at STAT focused on boys’ and men’s health. Pap smears must be a strong contender for the worst best thing to happen to gynecology. The test, alongside HPV vaccinations, functioned as the linchpin of a ...

In many parts of the world, winter is a season characterized by cold temperatures, dry air, and reduced sunlight. These seasonal factors may impact the function of your immune system, increasing the risk of developing viral infections, such as the flu and ...

Health screenings, like those for colorectal cancer, can uncover issues at an early stage—when they may be more treatable. But as we get older, it’s not always clear which tests are still essential. "Many of the professional guidelines don’t even ...

A complete 2026 guide to essential sexual and reproductive health tests, including STI screening, fertility checkups, hormone tests, and preventive exams for men and women.