Medical tests Archive

Numbness or tingling in the feet can have many causes. See how statin use fits into the evaluation and what factors doctors may consider.

Vaccines can contain different forms of viruses, and the choice may affect how your immune system responds and which vaccine is right for you.

A diagnosis of erythema nodosum can raise questions about what’s behind painful shin bumps and what doctors may check next during an evaluation.

High uric acid doesn’t always mean daily treatment. Several factors, including gout symptoms and kidney health, can help guide the next step.

Learn what an unexpected shift in white blood cells may mean and when it deserves a closer look with your doctor.

A new heart rhythm diagnosis can be unsettling, even when other tests look normal. Find out what to discuss with your doctor next.

A 2026 analysis indicated that among adults ages 50 and older, men were more inclined than women to rely on medical professionals when making health care decisions and less likely to put quality of life ahead of simply living longer.

Suspected sarcoidosis can involve several tests, and the path to diagnosis may depend on where doctors can safely find useful tissue.

Every person smells a little different, due to genetics, hygiene habits, and the skin’s microbiome (the microbes that naturally live on the skin), but body odor occurs when someone’s scent becomes foul. It is most noticeable when people are sweating, but body odor changes sometimes signal certain health conditions.

Hyperparathyroidism involves excess hormone production from tiny neck glands and can disrupt calcium balance, bone health and overall well-being.