Credit: Getty Images A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care. Pulmonary function testing ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

They can’t guarantee future health, but they can tell you the trajectory you’re on. By Dana G. Smith Take a minute to consider the last decade of your life. What type of physical shape do you hope to ...

A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead. When results from creatinine and cystatin C—two markers used to assess ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a founder, writer and lecturer focusing on VC funds. BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 24: A technician works in a lab at Sinovac ...

It’s common to wait until something feels “off” before making an appointment to see a healthcare provider. But waiting for noticeable symptoms can mean missing the chance to catch health issues early.

From electronic health records and blood tests to the stream of data from wearable devices, the amount of health information people generate is accelerating rapidly. Yet, many users struggle to ...

Function Health — the platform that gives subscribers access to more than 160 different lab tests — closed a $298 million Series B funding round on Wednesday, bringing the startup’s valuation to $2.5 ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...