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FDA Warns that Biotin May Affect Some Lab Test Results

August 1, 2018
News

The FDA issued a safety warning that biotin found in many supplements may interfere with certain lab tests, causing incorrect results.

Lead Screening Recommendations Reviewed

May 20, 2019
News

The USPSTF calls for more research so doctors have better ways to prevent and treat health problems related to lead exposure.

U.S. Task Force: All Adults Should be Screened for Hepatitis C

September 20, 2019
News

Improved treatments and increasing rates of hepatitis C in younger people prompts new recommendation to screen all adults.

U.S. Preparing for More 2019 Novel Coronavirus Cases

April 10, 2020
News

The U.S. issues travel and healthcare precautions as more U.S. cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus are expected in the coming weeks.

U.S. Obesity Rates Continue Rising and Raise Risk for Severe COVID-19

October 15, 2020
News

Data from the CDC shows a rising number of Americans have obesity, a risk factor for several diseases and severe COVID-19 complications.

Treating Men for Age-related Low Testosterone

February 20, 2020
News

For older men with low T, a physicians’ group recommends supplemental testosterone only for sexual dysfunction and not for other reasons.

Task Force Proposes Colon Cancer Screening Start at Age 45

December 18, 2020
News

The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) will soon recommend adults at average risk of colon cancer (colorectal cancer) with no symptoms start screening at age 45 instead of age 50 as previously recommended.

Study: Health Conditions in Teens Lead to Premature Aging of Blood Vessels

July 27, 2020
News

Recent research suggests that obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure increase teenagers' risk of premature aging of blood vessels.

Study Finds Vitamin D, Fish Oil Do Not Curb Inflammation

December 3, 2019
News

Vitamin D and fish oil supplements have little effect in reducing systemic inflammation linked to many chronic diseases.

Laboratory Methods

May 21, 2021
Article

Understanding the method used for a test provides a broader context for understanding your test results. Learn about a few common laboratory methods mentioned on this site.

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