Leading physician groups ID unnecessary medical tests and procedures. April 4, 2012— -- intro:A routine visit to the doctor's office can bring up a laundry list of medical tests, all designed to ...

A diurnal cortisol test shows the pattern of cortisol levels, a biomarker for stress, throughout the day. Abnormal changes in cortisol levels may be an indicator of an underlying mental or physical ...

Discover the critical heart health tests you shouldn't skip after 40, including calcium scoring, cholesterol profiling, and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor prescribed a cardiac calcium test after seeing me breathing hard while climbing onto the examining table. I don't feel a need for it, as I am over 72 years old ...

You need more medical care as you get older. But how can you tell if it's necessary-or a waste? If you're lucky, you trust your doctors completely. You respect their expertise and follow their ...

Deborah Chen, executive director at the Heart Foundation, described the machine, valued at just over US$33,000, as a well-needed one. She pointed out that the original machine used by the foundation ...

Lung issues are rising, and doctors say a quick 1-minute breathing check can reveal early signs of irritation or tightness ...