If you notice symptoms or suspect you have sleep apnea, here’s everything you need to know about what to tell your doctor and ...

Dear Doctors: If my doctor won’t order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren’t screening tests recommended for ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Doctors can test for gallbladder issues using a combination of physical exams, blood tests, and imaging studies. Several issues can affect the gallbladder, including gallstones, inflammation, or ...

Doctors who earn money for cardiac stress testing are much more likely to prescribe the tests than those who don't, a new study has found. Researchers at Duke University studied data on 17,847 ...

Dementia presents a profound challenge, impacting millions globally by gradually eroding memory, cognitive functions and daily life. Detecting the signs of dementia in a loved one necessitates ...

Doctors mainly test for celiac disease using blood tests and small intestine biopsies. Testing for celiac disease aims to identify certain celiac-linked antibodies. These are proteins the immune ...

It's fall, y'all, and you know what that means—temperatures and leaves drop, football season is in full swing, pumpkin spice ...

It’s time for a fact check of North Carolina politics. This week, we’re looking at a claim about a healthcare reform bill ...

Dear Doctors: If my doctor won’t order a PSA or other screening test, can I pay for it myself? We are always told about the importance of early detection. So why aren’t screening tests recommended for ...