The promise is straightforward: find cancers earlier, when treatment is often more effective and outcomes are generally ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

If you don't feel well, you may worry that you have COVID-19. The only way to know for sure is to take a test. At-home tests can tell whether you have the virus right now. More specialized antibody ...

At-home STD tests offer convenience and privacy while testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you're sexually active ...

You can't place orders for at-home COVID testing kits anymore, but there are still resources available for free testing. Peter is a managing editor for the CNET Group. He has been covering technology, ...

Microbiome tests measure the microorganisms in a person’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tests can give the person an idea of the types and amounts of microorganisms in their gut. However, people ...

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Testosterone tests measure levels of testosterone in the blood. At-home test kits can be convenient, but they cannot diagnose underlying health conditions that cause high or low testosterone. Share on ...

At-home celiac tests come in two main types: antibody tests that i.d. certain proteins present in the blood of people with celiac disease, and genetic tests that detect certain variants. For accurate ...