If you could take a simple blood test that could detect multiple types of cancer while they’re still in an early and treatable stage, would you? For many, the answer would be a resounding yes.

A new paper describes a test that can differentiate between different types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope the test can eventually be used to help match patients with better treatments.

Share on Pinterest A blood test that identifies proteins was effective in detecting 18 types of cancer in a clinical study. Karyna Bartashevich/Stocksy A new blood test could be used for early ...

The vision of a single blood test that could screen for dozens of different cancers has tantalized oncologists for more than a decade. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ...

Thyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working. TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make ...