Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, ...
I got a blood test to figure out my cortisol levels and learned a lot about stress in the process. Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at ...
But there’s hope: advances like the PreTRM® Test are equipping Black women with the tools and knowledge to safeguard their ...
A first-of-its-kind blood test that uses biomarkers to distinguish bipolar disorder from depression could slash the time it takes to get an accurate diagnosis from years to weeks, according to the ...
The blood test looks at DNA fragments shed from the placenta into the mother’s bloodstream. It also can pick up DNA fragments ...
According to the March of Dimes, preterm birth is defined as delivery before 37 weeks gestation. In 2023, about 1 of every 10 ...
Tumors and other cancers can shed DNA into the bloodstream, distorting the ratios. Sometimes this can lead to alarming ...
Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD A TSH test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone in your blood.