A major study suggests your blood may hold early clues about how long you will live.

The test, which is not yet widely available, is being developed so that it can eventually be used at the point-of-care. A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks ...

A simple blood test is one of the best ways to ensure your health is on track and catch any potential warning signs of something more sinister before it's too late, a leading GP has advised. If you ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

Cancerguard detects multiple cancers early by identifying specific DNA and protein markers in a blood sample. The test is available for adults aged 50-84 without cancer in the past three years, but it ...

Blood sugar checks are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of every form of diabetes. “Glucose monitoring is critical for preventing short-term and long-term complications of diabetes,” says ...