For patients who want a closer look at metabolic risk, several specialized tests go beyond standard glucose measurements.

The appeal of the LP-IR is its early-warning potential. Standard glucose tests show trouble only after blood sugar starts to ...

The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing to step up its oversight of a growing category of medical tests called laboratory-developed tests. The FDA approves and clears many types of lab tests ...

The Food and Drug Administration says some laboratory developed tests are unreliable and potentially hurt patients. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) The Food and Drug Administration on ...

Catching insulin resistance early can change the trajectory of someone’s health, and most people who have it don’t know. The condition often quietly precedes type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and ...

There are several lab tests for hemophilia. However, the main tests detect the clotting activity of factors VIII and IX, which are proteins in the blood. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which an ...

June is Men’s Health Month, making it the perfect time to stop guessing about your well-being and start getting answers. In ...