When I signed up to try a bunch of health and aging tests for The Post, I knew there would be blood. I just didn’t realize ...

If you’ve ever wondered why your doctor asks you to do a blood test or provide a urine sample at your annual checkup even if you’re feeling perfectly fine, ...

Routine blood work is a simple but powerful tool for detecting hidden health issues before they become serious. Sudden changes in weight, energy, hair, thirst or body temperature may signal health ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet size or number.An MPV test involves drawing a blood sample from a vein and ...

What Is a RDW Blood Test? An RDW blood test – also known as a red blood cell distribution width blood test – is a measure of the difference in your red blood cells’ size and volume. RDW is one part of ...

What Is an MCV Blood Test? MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of red blood cells, which have the critical job of carrying oxygen to your organs. If ...

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to get blood work done. Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Routine blood work is a simple but powerful tool for detecting ...