The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of infections in high-risk settings.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung cancer screening remains strikingly underused, with ...

The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. In May, the US Food and Drug Administration ...

I tried the $950 blood test Silicon Valley thinks can revolutionize cancer screening. The science—and my results—tell a ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Michael Holtz was diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer in March 2012 at age 43, seven years before the recommended screening age at the time. “It’s life-changing to hear ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. In May 2025, for the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval ...