In a recent study, people with osteoporosis had higher levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in their blood compared to patients who didn’t have osteoporosis. The link was strongest in young women with ...

You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number. An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and typically takes less than five ...

Alzheimer’s disease needs Medicare coverage for routine dementia blood test screening because an early and accurate diagnosis can lead to better care and a better quality of life through access to ...

A point that illustrates this quite nicely-one that’s often shared in the longevity circles-is: “Preventing decline is the new cure.” Bill Gates has now put that idea front and center by arguing that ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Pancreatic cancer stands apart from many common cancers for a troubling reason: There is no standard screening test to catch the disease early, when treatment is most effective. That ...

A new international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to ...

A groundbreaking international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that can be collected at home and mailed to ...

Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence. Here’s how to check them yourself—and what the results mean. Balancing on ...