You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit in a waiting room every time you want to check in on your health. That’s where at-home lab testing comes in, an option becoming more popular in recent ...

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A few weeks ago, when we revisited Eric Topol's top 10 digital health predictions, Topol mentioned microfluidics -- and the ability to create home versions of medical lab tests -- as one of the ...

Traditionally, patients only got lab work done when a doctor ordered a test, but today, a growing number of patients are opting to get tests done on their own without an order from a doctor. More and ...

The pandemic has been a boon for start-ups selling lab tests to anxious Americans who don’t want to leave home for a doctor’s visit. One of the most successful has been Everlywell, which offers a wide ...

Mother feeling postpartum depression with baby in her arms. Many women suffer from postpartum blues after giving birth. In fact, it is estimated that 50-80% of mothers suffer from the "baby blues".

Allergies are an unfortunate part of life. But, while you can suspect you have an allergy to something, you really won’t know for sure unless you get tested. Most doctors recommend that you get tested ...

An at-home liver test can check for liver disease or help monitor an ongoing condition by measuring certain proteins, enzymes, and bilirubin in your blood. Taking this test can help shed light on the ...

A person can order a home syphilis test online or buy one from some in-store pharmacies. Usually, an individual needs to take a blood sample from a finger prick. And more thorough tests, which can ...

This article was reviewed by Darragh O’Carroll, MD. You probably don’t have time (or want to) to sit in a waiting room every time you want to check in on your health. That’s where at-home lab testing ...