Because the risk of many conditions increases with age, doctors generally recommend more frequent lab testing as you get older. This is because many health risks increase with age, and early detection ...

High blood pressure quietly raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes—but the right daily habits can help bring it back under control without extreme measures.

Your doctor just mentioned ordering a comprehensive metabolic panel, and you’re wondering what that means and why you need it. Don’t worry — this isn’t some scary, complicated procedure. It’s actually ...

Is the Galleri multi-cancer blood test worth it? A doctor explains real-world performance data and explains why no major ...

How does my blood pressure medication work? Dr. Lacey Anderson explains how different medications help control high blood pressure and shares details on a new Tecton Research clinical trial in ...

Dear Carol: My 90-year-old mom seems to be declining significantly over the last few weeks. She recently told me she feels “blah” most days, but when I ask for updates, she says she’s OK. Her memory ...

Dr. Blumenthal answers the question: 'How Does Anxiety Affect Blood Pressure?' — -- Question: Every time I go to the doctor I am nervous and my blood pressure seems to be higher than it is at ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the interim, he was also diagnosed with atrial ...