In July, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new blood-based test to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC). The FDA's approval of Shield (Guardant Health) marks a notable achievement, as ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older. The maker of the test, Palo Alto, California-based ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved a new colorectal cancer blood test by Guardant Health called Shield for Medicare coverage. Photo by Business Wire for Guardant Health The FDA has approved a new ...

Many people have diabetes but don’t know it. During the month of March the American Red Cross will be helping to bridge access to health care by providing a free A1C (diabetes screening) test for ...

The new test is less invasive and time-consuming than the gold standard test. But it has some shortfalls—and experts say it’s important to consider all your options. This is a fluorescent micrograph ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. Early detection could prevent more than 90% of colorectal cancer–related deaths, yet more than one third of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Greg Licholai writes and teaches about innovation in healthcare. It should be noted that the Galleri test not currently ...