Simple urine test could transform kidney care

In a finding set to change the way disease is monitored, Chandra Mohan, an international expert and pioneer in lupus research ...
Healthline

Overview of Bilirubinuria (Having Bilirubin in Your Urine)

Bilirubin is a yellowish substance created by the breakdown of red blood cells. Detecting it in your urine can be a sign of a health problem, such as liver or gallbladder disease. The detection of ...
CNET

6 Blood Tests That Can Tell You How Your Body Is Functioning

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...
Nature

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?

A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease ...

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other ...

Checking your urine plays a key role in your daily hydration habits

Urologist Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt offers advice on how to follow simple, consistent habits to keep you hydrated and to monitor ...
The Conversation

Could your urine predict your dementia risk?

Hong Xu receives funding from the Swedish Research Council . A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, my ...
Yahoo

This 2-Second Thumb Test Could Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem — Here's How To Do It At Home

It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, and what should people know about it? Below, ...
Wall Street Journal

An ‘Oorah!’ to the Classic Learning Test

Nearly half of 12th-graders in the U.S. test "below basic" in math, and Harvard professor of economics Roland Fryer says it's no mystery how to reverse the trend. What's missing is leadership. The ...
The News-Times

Fatal Beacon Falls crash suspect's fentanyl test wasn't compromised, state argues

The suspect contended a urine test was positive for fentanyl because he had applied lidocaine "to a sensitive area of his ...
Digital Trends

SpaceX reveals date of 11th Starship test. How to watch

SpaceX has announced that it’s targeting Monday, October 13, for the 11th flight test of its massive Starship rocket. Read on for detailed information on how to watch a livestream of the event. The ...
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

How did Wisconsin Rapids area students score on Forward exams and ACT tests in 2024-25?

Wisconsin's 2024-25 standardized test results show a slight statewide increase in English and math scores. State officials caution that test scores are just one measure of student performance amid ...