Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD Key Takeaways A TPO antibody test helps diagnose autoimmune thyroid diseases like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.A positive test result means antibodies are present and ...

‌Your thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped organ in the front of your neck. It has a lot of important roles, including making hormones that control your metabolism and help your body grow and develop.

Much of the discussion around coronavirus testing concerns the type of test that requires a long swab to go deep in your nose so you can find out, eventually, if you have the virus. These tests are ...

A new test that boasts nearly 100% accuracy has recently been approved, but debate still surrounds how useful such tests might be for both populations and individuals. Dale Smith is a former Associate ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- There has been a lot of talk about testing for the coronavirus, but you may not entirely understand what the different tests are for. The coronavirus makes some people sick, some ...

As some countries begin to reopen in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, experts are racing to ramp up the development and use of blood tests that pinpoint people who have been exposed to ...

An antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) test is a blood test that checks for proteins your immune system makes to fight germs. This test can help your doctor diagnose autoimmune diseases like ...

The road to ending social distancing is less contentious than it may seem. Many priorities are clear: Invest in comprehensive testing for the coronavirus, in effectively treating the disease, and in ...

I still don’t know what I need to about the coronavirus. By Kara Swisher Ms. Swisher covers technology and is a contributing opinion writer. After a lot of years, you tend to know a guy. And as it ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- There has been a lot of talk about testing for the coronavirus, but you may not entirely understand what the different tests are for. The coronavirus makes some people sick, some ...