Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Microbiome tests measure the microorganisms in a person’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tests can give the person an idea of the types and amounts of microorganisms in their gut. However, people ...

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 ...

With Covid-19 cases up across the country, many people are once again relying on home tests to guide decisions about going to work and sending their kids to school and other activities. A lot of those ...

You can get at-home medical tests for everything from Covid-19 to drug testing to hormone levels or food sensitivities. You can examine your gut, your blood, or even your DNA. At-home STI tests use ...

A doctor can diagnose food allergies using a variety of tests, including skin prick tests, blood tests, and oral food challenges. Home test kits are also available, though they have several downsides ...

Dr. Omar Al-Heeti is an assistant professor of medicine at Southern Illinois University and practices internal medicine with a specialty in infectious diseases. He received his medical degree from the ...

Genetic testing is a minimally invasive medical test that doctors use to identify genetic mutations or variants that can lead to certain diseases or conditions. Doctors use various types of genetic ...

Have your COVID-19 rapid tests expired? Don’t toss them yet. Federal regulators have extended some tests’ expiration dates, meaning certain offerings are now usable for months longer. The reason for ...