A study has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals. Despite promising previous ...

A blood abnormality detected five decades ago has finally been solved, confirming the discovery of a new blood type.

San Antonio was one of 10 Texas cities to take part in trials of Dr. Jonas Salk’s vaccine; some second-graders also had blood ...

The DOH has dismissed false claims circulating online about supposed "Faculty of Medicine" members visiting households to ...

The UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer has been hailed a success - but what are the warning signs for the ...

Quitting vaping, or any nicotine product, is not easy. However, if you have made up your mind to do it, do take up the ...

The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against a false social media post claiming that needles used in blood tests ...

Bladder cancer presents through various symptoms, ranging from subtle changes to more noticeable signs. While some symptoms ...

Supplementing with vitamin B12 can improve energy levels in people who are deficient in the vitamin. However, it may not ...

The study will screen babies for more than 200 genetic conditions to enable earlier diagnosis.

Is using smaller-than-recommended amounts of the drug for weight loss actually safe? Here’s what you need to know.

Nearly 300 years of experience left the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Department in December, resulting in many promotions and ...