Carly Scaduto, 43, was tired of feeling tired. She’d dealt with years of exhaustion that no physical exam or blood test could explain. Still, she refused to give up. After taking matters into her own ...

This International Women's Day, we bring you a decade-by-decade checklist of diagnostic tests and screenings to help you live healthier.

Early detection of pre-eclampsia remains difficult, but new blood tests and viral DNA insights may help early diagnosis.

Cold hands in women may be harmless, but persistent cases can signal circulation or health issues ...

There are thousands of different lab tests and assessments that doctors can recommend to help you paint a more complete ...

Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a genetically controlled risk factor for a heart attack. Cardiologist explains why it's important to be aware of your levels.

Simple ankle swelling test detects fluid retention; persistent oedema may indicate heart, kidney problems which needs medical review.

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early – sometimes even before symptoms appear. The pitch is compelling: a single sample of blood could scan the body for dozens of different cancers at ...

From 'cortisol face' to 'cortisol belly', the internet has turned a vital hormone into a health villain. We uncover the facts behind the fiction ...

People in Tyne and Wear are being urged to prioritise their heart health by getting a free blood pressure test when shop.

My wife and my friends and family were great supporters along the way.” Men diagnosed with stage one testicular cancer are ...

GEMMA Doherty visited her GP and A&E at least eight times, distressed by her symptoms. But time and time again, she claims she was told she was “fit and well”, and “too young for cancer” ...