Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) testing is a molecular pathology test that helps identify specific genes in a person’s cells. It can show how genes have changed and whether there is an ...

As we get into another winter holiday season, COVID is still part of our lives. And although it's hard to predict exactly what this year's cold, flu and coronavirus season will look like, experts want ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that attacks the lungs, though it can affect almost any body area. Two types of tests can identify a TB infection, but how often you should get a ...

A mouth swab drug test detects substances in a person’s system by checking for the presence of drugs or alcohol in the saliva. People may also refer to a mouth swab drug test as an oral fluid drug ...

Our testers found at-home herpes tests saved time by skipping doctors’ appointments and expediting results. Discover the four best at-home herpes tests below. Yes, you can test for herpes at home.

As COVID-19 variant EG.5, nicknamed “Eris,” continues to spread across the U.S., it’s important to be prepared ahead of a possible infection by stocking up on the best at-home COVID tests. So once ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

Given the opportunity, 90% of Americans say they would take a blood biomarker test for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — even in the absence of symptoms. Notably, 80% say they wouldn’t wait for a physician ...

Viral TikTok videos showing teenagers hacking rapid COVID-19 tests by inserting sodas and other acidic solutions into the tests’ inlet caused quite a stir in 2021, especially in the UK, where these ...