Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say a simple urine test can accurately detect preeclampsia in early pregnancy. The Congo Red Dot (CRD) test could save lives for the ...

The days (or weeks or months) of wondering if you are pregnant can feel like some of the longest of your life. There are a lot of emotions that come with anticipating pregnancy, and with good reason — ...

Some people are more likely to have protein in their urine. If your doctor does a routine dipstick protein urine test, you might need to do a 24-hour urine protein test. What Is a 24-Hour Urine ...

Billionaire VC Tim Draper (via Draper Associates) has led a $6 million Series A in wellness tracking startup, Vivoo. Also participating in the funding round is ONCE Ventures, Revo Capital, 500 ...

A urine test developed by Nagoya University researchers in Japan can detect brain tumors in people with 100% sensitivity and 97% specificity, which could help early detection of brain cancer, leading ...

The tests often are positive in people without symptoms, particularly older patients. The result: overtreatment with antibiotics. By Paula Span It’s such a common routine in a doctor’s office or ...

New research from MIT engineers and Imperial and published in Nature Nanotechnology could change the way to detect cancer. The study highlights the development of a non-invasive nanotechnology capable ...

In the hospitals of the future, your doctor might be able to spot a tumor lurking in your brain long before it becomes a problem with nothing more than a little cup filled with your pee. Diagnosing ...