Understand Cholesterol Testing
September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Learn more about cholesterol and other lipids, and when testing may be appropriate.
How to Select an At-Home Sleep Apnea Test
Learn more about at-home sleep apnea tests, such as what they measure, their benefits and possible downsides, as well as our top pick for 2022.
How to Select an At-Home HIV Test
Learn more about at-home HIV tests, such as what they measure, their benefits and possible downsides, as well as our top picks for 2022.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Cause More Deaths than HIV or Malaria
A new global report found that more people died of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria than HIV or malaria in 2019. Bacterial infections that don’t respond to antibiotic treatment are a serious public health threat. Misuse and overuse of antibiotics have contributed to this increasing worldwide problem.
At what age should I get screened for colon cancer?
With more colon cancer cases occurring in people younger than age 50, the USPSTF advises adults to start colon cancer screening at age 45.
How to Select an At-Home STD Test
Learn more about at-home STD tests, such as what they measure, their benefits and drawbacks, as well as our top picks for 2022.
Diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis with Sweat Sticker
An experimental wearable device measures sweat chloride levels in real time for diagnosing and monitoring cystic fibrosis.
Health Officials Lower Threshold for Lead Poisoning in Children
The new lower threshold for blood lead levels will likely increase the number of children found to have lead exposure.
Eliminating Race from Kidney Function Assessments
The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society for Nephrology call for removing race as a factor in kidney function estimates.
Many People with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes Missing Key Urine Test
Two recent studies find that a significant number of people at risk for kidney disease are not getting screened for urine albumin.
