A simple and inexpensive paper strip test could help diagnose a case of the flu, and even identify the influenza strain that caused it, a new study finds. The test can distinguish between influenza A ...

Nothing can put a dampener on a summer holiday like a coliform bacteria outbreak. But even worse than being told to keep out of the water in the event of an outbreak is not being told to keep out of ...

Washington DC: Testing yourself for cancer or malaria could be as simple as testing your blood sugar or taking a home pregnancy test in coming years, according to a recent study. Chemists at the Ohio ...

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are a group of bacteria that have high levels of resistance to specific antibiotics known as carbapenems. Carbapenems are members of the beta lactam class ...

Uncertainty and fear about coronavirus’ spread and the course of the illness is causing shockwaves in our daily lives. A simple paper test could provide answers to basic questions and shape a sensible ...

Similar to a pregnancy test, a simple paper strip urine test may help indicate the presence of cancerous tumors and blood clots in the body, New Scientist reported. In a new study published in the ...

A simple and inexpensive paper strip test could help diagnose a case of the flu, and even identify the influenza strain that caused it, a new study finds. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A simple ...