If your doctor suspects you have one of several diseases, they may want to perform an “enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay” test. This is more commonly known as an ELISA test, and it can help to confirm ...

On July 31, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would bring the set of physical exercises back Christopher Rudolph is a contributing writer for PEOPLE. He previously covered ...

Soldiers who hit the weights a little too hard, or maybe over-indulged during the holidays leading to a bit of weight gain, can find themselves failing the U.S. Army’s height and weight standards.

In August, Plus Therapeutics announced the launch of the CNSide diagnostic platform, a proprietary, highly sensitive, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assay platform performed in a Clinical Laboratory ...

Cognition can be generally defined as the state or processes of being able to perceive and judge reality effectively. Cognitive tests are designed to determine whether you may have any issues with ...

In 1985, graphic novelist Alison Bechdel came up with criteria for whether she'd watch a movie. It's become known as the Bechdel test, and it's surprisingly hard for films to pass these days. After ...

Antigen tests can identify the presence of antigens within the body, which are substances that cause immune responses, such as the release of antibodies. The immune system, and antibodies specifically ...

Doctors may order a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test and other exams to confirm or rule out a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. A positive CCP antibody test doesn’t necessarily mean ...

If taking your dog out for a walk or getting up the stairs feels harder than normal, your doctor may order something called a stress test. And the process is a bit different than you might expect. A ...