Taiwan McCall, left, useless a nasal swab to test James Reese for COVID-19 in the Harlem section of New York, Monday, April 20, 2020. While many laboratories and companies are now offering tests, ...

Research continues to show the influence your gastrointestinal (GI) system (or your “gut”) has on your overall health. While certain symptoms, such as indigestion, mood changes, and skin diseases, ...

This test detects bits of the virus itself and can tell you if you’re currently infected. Swabs are used to collect samples from the mucus membranes in the nose and throat where the virus may be ...

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has launched a flurry of new tests for the highly contagious virus, as researchers and medical providers race to track and understand the pandemic. Yet Illinois — like ...

HOUSTON — With the pandemic pressing on, it seems like every day there’s more testing, and sometimes, even new tests. We want to break down the difference among the tests out there and what you need ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. A nurse practitioner administers COVID-19 tests in the parking lot at Brockton High School in Brockton, Mass., on Aug. 13, 2020. A nurse practitioner administers ...

Another challenge facing test designers is that early detection may not necessarily save lives. A crucial factor, and something that is still unknown about the new multi-cancer tests, is whether they ...

Is Galleri the future of cancer treatment? It's not that simple. The new research from the company, while promising, isn't some cure-all.

Fitness assessments consist of different types of tests and exercises used to determine your overall health and physical fitness level. These tests typically assess your strength, endurance, and ...