The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a ...

This LetsGetChecked finger-prick test checks for triglycerides and total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol. It also checks your A1C levels and lipoprotein (a), which is a type of LDL that’s mostly hereditary ...

Function Health, a preventive health and longevity startup, acquired Ezra to integrate Function’s lab testing capabilities with the company’s artificial-intelligence-powered full-body scans, combining ...

Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...

There are a lot of ways you can check your own health at home without a doctor or a kit—but only a handful are actually useful. One of the most powerful advantages of a DIY home health test is that ...

Price and access to a doctor’s office shouldn’t prevent you from getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are plenty of free or lower cost and convenient ways to get tested for ...

The last time I went to the doctor, I lived in a different zip code, belonged to a different body-weight category, and was rounding out a different decade. I never consciously swore off health care, ...

Consumers simply prick a finger, place a drop of blood on a sample card, sealed into an envelope (provided) and mail it to ...

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