FROM eye exams to cancer tests, there are numerous health checks available across the country. Most are free, quick, ­painless and, crucially, could save your life. Around 20,000 bowel cancer ...

Have you ever googled your symptoms and got a 'mini heart attack' when the answer indicates cancer? You are not alone. But it ...

Yes, you can have a Pap smear exam on your period. However, heavy bleeding may make it harder to detect abnormal cervical ...

Dr. Al-Heeti is the brother of CNET video producer Abrar Al-Heeti. While no one loves to get their blood drawn, these tests can reveal much about our health, providing information on everything ...

A potassium blood test is used to measure the amount of potassium in your blood. It is part of a panel of blood tests called a basic metabolic panel (BMP) that measures different substances in your ...

The Smear Test A Smear test can be done at your GP's ... or they were collected from the wrong place. •Smear was blood stained. •The smear was 'air-dried' - which means there was a delay ...

To make a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, doctors can use several different blood tests. You’ll typically need to be tested at least twice to confirm a diagnosis. Most people are tested for diabetes ...

See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'. The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 is set to grace the night sky tomorrow (March 13-14, 2025) — but only for those ...

New research from University of Manchester experts suggests that introducing a UK-wide self-sampling program alongside existing ‘smear tests’ could help to remove most of the current barriers ...

People gather to watch a “blood moon“ eclipse in Melbourne, Australia, on July 28, 2018. On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers across North America will have a prime view as the Moon turns red ...

More than 5,000 people who should have been offered cancer or other types of routine screening did not receive invitations because of an error dating as far back as ...