The test, developed by a team at the University of Southampton, uses AI to analyse blood samples for tiny fragments of genetic material to identify any cancer present in the body.

A new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease can accurately detect people with early symptoms, according to research which experts hope to build on and bring us closer to a cure.

The genetic test will look for the genes in all people of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage who are considering donating a kidney to help assess whether potential donors are at a higher ...

Known as the 'faecal immunochemical test' (FIT), the kit checks for blood in a small stool sample, which can be a sign of bowel cancer, with about 90% accuracy. People are sent their kit in the post.