Once again, it's the time of year when respiratory illnesses — including COVID-19 — make their comeback. So, as we gear up for another winter virus season, take a moment to make sure you know how and ...

A new Barron’s report describes more than 100 cases of suspected methanol poisoning in and around São Paulo, including at least one confirmed death. From upscale bars to beachfront kiosks, Brazilians ...

Genomic testing is one method your doctor can use to predict how your cancer will grow and which treatments might work best against it. It's sometimes called "DNA sequencing." The test looks at all ...

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Endodontic treatment of primary teeth is a frequent clinical procedure in pediatric dentistry. The treatment is usually performed for dental caries (still considered a public health problem worldwide) ...

Psychological testing and evaluation consists of a series of tests that help determine the cause of mental health symptoms and disorders, to determine the correct diagnosis and follow up with the ...

Standardized, repeatable testing is central to all of the 1,500-plus reviews we publish annually. Here's how we test every laptop that hits the bench at PC Labs using 24 different benchmarks. From the ...

If it seems like everyone in your run club is talking about VO2 max these days, we wouldn’t be surprised. This metric—which is essentially a measure of your cardio fitness—is a zeitgeisty topic, ...

What Is a Food Allergy Test? A food allergy test is a skin or blood test that helps you and your doctor figure out if you’re allergic to specific foods and which ones. Or if you think certain foods ...

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