Can your bathroom double as a lab? At-home testing is reshaping how we learn about our bodies — and raising new questions.

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

Millions of Americans have thyroid disorders, but up to 60 percent don’t know it. From subtle tremors to creeping brain fog, here’s what doctors say you shouldn’t ignore. A woman with an enlarged ...

The doctor's prescription for hormone balance isn't just about supplements. A healthy diet, some sun and adequate blood ...

If you notice symptoms or suspect you have sleep apnea, here’s everything you need to know about what to tell your doctor and what to expect if they order a sleep study.

Pregnancy planning after the age of 35 can be a delightful experience, but it involves a more deliberate care of one's ...

Many women experience persistent body and back pain, often dismissed as stress. Dr. Dushyant Chouhan suggests targeted tests for early detection, avoiding unnecessary full-body check-ups. He ...

Doctors reveal how to spot the difference between a harmless tickle and a life-threatening scratch - and we rate the over-the-counter sore throat remedies NOTICED a scratching or burning feeling in ...

A recent announcement by the Food and Drug Administration about natural thyroid treatment has readers of this newspaper column up in arms. Nearly 5% of American adults have a thyroid gland that ...

About 2 billion people worldwide are deficient in iodine. Here's how to know if you have a deficiency and treat it with foods ...

Early periods are usually your body’s way of telling you there’s a hormonal or lifestyle imbalance. You take control of the ...