UT Dallas researchers are developing a handheld device that detects bacteria, parasites, pesticides and more in minutes — ...

Rapid test would aid response to outbreak that has killed hundreds Potential manufacturers based in West Africa, South Korea, U.S. Goal is to develop rapid tests for use on live patients Field trials ...

The US Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for a rapid Ebola test that can detect the virus in ...

Drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae (the bacterium that causes gonorrhea) has become one of the most urgent antimicrobial-resistant threats to public health worldwide. Clinicians expect to be ...

OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), a global leader in point-of-care and home diagnostic testing and sample collection technologies, announced today that it has received Emergency Use ...

Two new tests, EndoSure and Endotest, could drastically reduce the years-long wait for endometriosis diagnoses for millions of women ...

The wait may finally be over for millions of women. A new test which uses a saliva sample may make detecting a serious ...

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million.

What Is Allowed in a Carry-on Bag? Air travelers are likely familiar with the frustration of discovering you've packed something that isn't allowed through airport security. Whether traveling for ...

A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test measures protein levels in your urine to help diagnose and monitor kidney disease. When your kidneys aren’t filtering properly, more protein passes into ...

The sitting-rising test is a simple way to check your physical fitness and longevity at home. A higher score may be a sign of decreased cardiovascular and respiratory disease risk. Balance training ...

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