New kits let people bypass the doctor and order a range of diagnostic tests. Is this a good idea?

Each year, America spends roughly $2 billion on standardized achievement tests at the national and state levels. Credit: John Locher/Associated Press The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education.

This article explains how we test at-home test kits, what goes into our testing process, and our medical vetting process. At-home test kits, which are sometimes known as direct-to-consumer at-home ...

The US government has been helping people detect COVID-19 at home for several years with free COVID test kits delivered by the US Postal Service. On Sunday, March 9, the Department of Health and Human ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Doctors may use a range of tests to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG), including blood tests, nerve conduction tests, and imaging tests. MG is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the voluntary ...

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Blood tests that measure iron levels in your blood and liver can help diagnose the condition. The medical disorder ...