Function exists to help make 100 healthy years a reality,” he says. “You deserve to understand what’s going on in your body ...

As 2026 approaches, doctors urge prioritising preventive health tests to catch illnesses early. Key screenings like CBC, ...

There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory ...

IT HAS been believed for decades that chronic alcoholism damages the hepatic parenchyma and may finally lead to cirrhosis of the liver. Available statistics show alcoholism to be an etiologic factor ...

Physical function tests, like grip strength and walking speed, could help predict which older adults are most likely to return to the hospital after discharge, according to new research published in ...

With home testing options increasing more than ever, you now also have the ability to test for kidney function within the comfort of your own home. Learn more about our four best picks for at-home ...

Objective To investigate the prognostic capacity of individual hop tests, hop test batteries and other unilateral functional performance tests following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Design ...

Amismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Healthcare providers for decades have measured blood ...

If you’re having trouble breathing — and especially if your breathing troubles are accompanied by wheezing and chest tightness — your doctor may suspect that you have asthma. (Or if you notice those ...

Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating racial health ...