At first glance, it looks like any other blood test: a vial drawn from your arm, sealed, labelled, sent off to a lab. But what it can reveal could be life-changing. Instead of measuring cholesterol or ...

Medicare should cover a parasite poop test when medically necessary, usually when a person has symptoms of gastroenteritis or a history of exposure to a parasite. Laboratory technicians perform a ...

OGUNQUIT, Maine (AP) — Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution ...

The image that accompanies this article, a drone photo by Jacob Zetzer of Audubon Florida, features the famous 2.25-mile boardwalk at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The Sanctuary was closed so ...

Medicare, the federal health insurance program primarily for those over 65, extends beyond basic coverage. In 2025, it offers a variety of free preventive and screening services. These benefits are ...

Dr. John Inadomi received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from M.I.T. and an M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he completed his residency in ...

If your dog or cat is sick or injured, pet insurance can help with veterinary expenses, including treatment for lacerations, broken bones, infections and even cancer. Adding a wellness plan to your ...

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Dust mites themselves don’t bite, but allergic reactions to their presence can cause skin rashes resembling eczema, along with symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. Reducing dust mite ...