It's easier than ever to test for sexually transmitted infections at home. We break down whether or not you should. Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections can feel complex, confusing, or ...

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in ...

Disney Channel alum Christy Carlson Romano broke down in tears while sharing that she received a positive result after taking a cancer screening test, saying, "I'm nervous and a bit scared." ...

Ohio is a hotspot for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19 and a new flu strain. Health officials advise staying home until you are fever-free for 24 hours and symptoms improve. COVID-19 ...

Both suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal have tested positive, West Bengal government sources have confirmed. The two healthcare workers, a male and a female nurse, were admitted to the same ...

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Testing positive for COVID-19 is not exactly a positive experience. After all, wanting to go viral these days doesn’t tend to mean wanting to be infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome ...

According to a new investigation from The Marshall Project, hospitals are giving women drugs during labor and then reporting them to child welfare services when they later test positive for those same ...

New Jersey job applicants who are denied a position because they tested positive for marijuana have no legal recourse to sue the employer, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday. The move comes from ...