A recent study suggests that a simple blood test measuring epigenetic aging could help predict breast cancer risk in older women.

How accurate are pregnancy tests? Getting a reliable reading largely depends on when and how you use the test. It all starts ...

Regular doctor visits for women can mean the difference between catching health issues early or facing them when they have ...

So perhaps it’s not all that shocking to learn that “healthy” cholesterol readings aren’t the same for an 11-year-old and a ...

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) on December 5, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 22, titled "DNA-methylation age and ...

However, there's one less common symptom that can occur while you're in bed: Night sweats could be a sign of advanced bowel ...

With GP time at a premium and long waiting lists for hospital referrals, private health checks are increasingly appealing.

The NHS Health Check is a free service for anyone between 40 and 75 in the UK and it's been found to catch heart disease and ...

An NHS spokesperson explained: "The kit, known as the faecal immunochemical test (FIT), checks for blood in a small stool ...