A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It’s the latest example of medical tests that contribute to ...

Fungal and parasitic infections can also cause high netrophils. An absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is part of a battery of tests known as a complete blood count (CBC). This may be done as part of a ...

A blood glucose test measures how much sugar you have in your blood. You may have a blood glucose test in a doctor’s office, laboratory, or with a fingerstick meter at home. When you eat ...

An MCHC blood test requires a simple blood draw taken by your healthcare provider or in a lab by a phlebotomist. It is not performed individually but as part of the CBC. Only one test tube of blood is ...

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 ...

Lunar eclipses are sometimes called blood moons because of the phenomenon. During a lunar eclipse, the moon gets its red coloration because any sunlight that's not blocked by the Earth is filtered ...

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 ...

When your blood sugar levels fall within the recommended ranges, it’s a sign your diabetes treatment and management plan is working. You and your doctor can determine your exact blood sugar targets.

Though a urine test can indicate the presence of alcohol, if a health or legal authority suspects that a person has been drinking in excess, they are more likely to request a breath or blood test.

This week's full moon will come with a special treat – a total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon a spooky blood red color. While the eclipse will last from 1:47 a.m. EDT to 4:10 a.m. EDT ...

Scientists are exploring the production of artificial blood amid shortages of blood and the need for safe transfusions. Millions of people die globally each year due to lack of access to blood ...