Travellers are increasingly adding comprehensive health check-ups to their South Korea itineraries, drawn by affordable ...

The blood draw was an easy proposition. But was I ready for what the result could mean for my family and my future?

Predicting when symptoms will appear could help researchers test therapies aimed at delaying or preventing the disease.

TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been ...

After three unsuccessful jabs with a tiny lancet, I had yet to produce enough blood to fill a circle on a collection card.

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A MUM whose low iron levels were flagged when she tried to donate blood was shocked to discover it was a sign of bowel cancer ...

It’s not yet the end of July and we’re already welcoming the fourth heatwave of summer, with this year breaking the record for the highest-ever number of days at 34C. These sweltering temperatures ...

I open my mouth and feel the swab brushing the inside of my cheeks for about 20 seconds. The practitioner carefully places the sample in a small plastic bag and then pops it into a sealed envelope. I ...

A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better ...

Telegraph Sport undergoes SRY-gene screening process that has become mandatory for an increasing number of female athletes ...

HbA1c tests reflect average blood sugar over two to three months. High blood glucose remains the primary reason for elevated ...