This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including ...

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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 ...

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Blood tests help doctors detect multiple myeloma by measuring changes in blood cells and proteins associated with bone marrow cancer. A complete blood count (CBC) can show low red blood cells or ...

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes your body to absorb too much iron. Blood tests that measure iron levels in your blood and liver can help diagnose the condition. The medical disorder ...

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and ...