Microbiome tests measure the microorganisms in a person’s gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These tests can give the person an idea of the types and amounts of microorganisms in their gut. However, people ...

Allergies can be triggered by a variety of things, including indoor and outdoor irritants, as well as foods. If you notice allergy symptoms in your child, make an appointment for them with a ...

If you don't feel well, you may worry that you have COVID-19. The only way to know for sure is to take a test. At-home tests can tell whether you have the virus right now. More specialized antibody ...

At-home STD tests offer convenience and privacy while testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you're sexually active ...

At-home drug tests are urine or saliva tests that can identify if illegal or prescriptions drugs are present in your body. These tests are an alternative to going in person to a laboratory or other ...

No matter where you live, standardized tests can be stressful. But what kind of test you take, how many, and what purpose they serve varies wildly from country to country, and even city to city. We ...

Each week, we answer frequently asked questions about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at goatsandsoda@npr.org with the ...

During my medical residency, I spent a month on the obstetrics ward, learning how to deliver babies. On one occasion, I was paged to a delivery room down the hall. Inside, I saw the mother-to-be ...

Heavy metals can build up in the body and cause a wide range of symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and behavioral changes. Heavy metal tests require urine or blood samples. People may take a heavy ...