New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available ...

This LetsGetChecked finger-prick test checks for triglycerides and total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol. It also checks your A1C levels and lipoprotein (a), which is a type of LDL that’s mostly hereditary ...

There are a lot of ways you can check your own health at home without a doctor or a kit—but only a handful are actually useful. One of the most powerful advantages of a DIY home health test is that ...

Price and access to a doctor’s office shouldn’t prevent you from getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are plenty of free or lower cost and convenient ways to get tested for ...

Function Health, a preventive health and longevity startup, acquired Ezra to integrate Function’s lab testing capabilities with the company’s artificial-intelligence-powered full-body scans, combining ...

Ixlayer, a health tech company focused on lab testing, is now the platform for CVS Health home tests. Initial home sample collection kits will target vitamin D, Lyme disease, sexually transmitted ...

Everlywell, the at-home medical testing company founded by 36-year-old Julia Cheek, is one of the few companies that has experienced growth during the Covid-19 pandemic. When Cheek founded the company ...

The last time I went to the doctor, I lived in a different zip code, belonged to a different body-weight category, and was rounding out a different decade. I never consciously swore off health care, ...