Mental health disorders including depression, schizophrenia, and anorexia show links to biological markers detected in routine blood tests, according to our new study of genetic, biochemical and ...

To test the accuracy of MethylScan, researchers analyzed blood samples from 1,061 people, including patients with liver, lung ...

Every minute your kidneys are hard at work, filtering around 200 litres of blood, removing waste, balancing salts and fluids, and regulating blood pressure. This happens without any conscious effort ...

A genetic tendency toward certain forms of higher blood pressure and cholesterol is linked to a potential increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. The exact cause of Alzheimer’s is ...

The abundance of viral DNA was measured in DNA sequenced from blood and saliva samples in biobanks, revealing strong ...

A blood test clarifies which gene variants truly cause congenital heart defects, linking diagnosis to more precise ...

New results from a clinical trial show promising outcomes for a gene-edited treatment for severe sickle cell disease, a ...

Routine blood tests have long been the cornerstone of preventive health. They are great at detecting problems once they've ...

Noncancerous blood disorders are conditions that affect blood cells, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood disorders may cause symptoms and complications, but most are ...

A research team from Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark has developed an innovative screening test. With a blood sample from the expectant mother, they can scrutinize ...

Knowing your family’s heart health history can help you determine if you need genetic testing and allow you to take proactive measures for your own well-being. Several heart conditions, such as ...