At-home COVID tests were a breakthrough in the pandemic. Doctors talk about how to best use them now, especially during a surge.

One home swab now tells a household which of four winter respiratory viruses is present. But it can miss real infections that a lab PCR would catch ...

CHICAGO - Walgreens late Wednesday reversed a decision to carry genetic test kits in its stores after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began an investigation of the supplier and product.

From air purifiers to cozy blankets, we tested dozens of products to help ease cold and flu symptoms. We also consulted doctors and other medical professionals to determine which ones are best for ...

Metrix was designed to make high-performance molecular testing dramatically more accessible. Small enough to hold in your hand, Metrix is FDA-cleared for both over-the-counter and professional use in ...

I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results. An at-home cat or dog DNA test kit promises to give pet owners clarity on a heap of ...

Joe Grantham is a Staff Writer from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With ...

Clinicians are raising concerns about "medical emergency kits" containing antibiotics and other prescription medications that are being sold for at-home use and promoted by media celebrities like Drew ...

The new 2026-27 COVID-19 vaccine is here — although unlike in previous years, there’s a chance you might not even have heard about it yet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the updated ...

Although foodborne illnesses stole the spotlight all summer, another highly contagious virus has been spreading in the United States: coronavirus. After a long lull, COVID-19 cases are on the rise ...

Gov, Gavin Newsom signed four bills into law Tuesday, surrounded by survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires who cheered the action as critical for recovery in the wake of last year’s devastating ...