Blood tests cannot detect throat cancer. However, they can help indicate a person’s overall health. Doctors may use them to determine whether a person is a suitable candidate for certain types of ...

Recent research suggests that blood tests may show markers of oral cancer. But a blood test isn’t enough to confirm an oral cancer diagnosis. A biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Blood tests for ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Blood tests are the most common way for health professionals to detect and diagnose a range of medical conditions. But can it ...

Dear Doctors: I am a 66- year-old woman, and my blood test from a physical exam shows that my blood sugar is getting higher. I am not in prediabetes yet, but I really don't want to get there. In the U ...

Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti-CCP result was ...

Doctors may use several tests to help diagnose hemochromatosis. The process may start with a physical exam and blood tests to check a person’s iron levels. Healthcare professionals use the terms ...

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 ...

Even if you eat a nutritious diet and work out consistently, you still need to take care of your health in other ways, like going to the doctor for a routine physical. During a physical exam, doctors ...