Modern blood testing is the foundation of clinical screening and decision-making. Timely disease diagnosis, prevention and chronic care management depend on accurate diagnostic testing. More than 7 ...

Does anyone really like going to the doctor’s office? While it’s necessary to go see a doctor when you’re sick and to keep up on well visit checkups to check for any warning signs of problems, going ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've never had my blood drawn before, but I have to go in for testing soon. Honestly, I'm pretty nervous about it. What can I expect? ANSWER: It can be a little nerve-wracking at ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...