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fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France rolls out free at-home test kits for STIs

A new home testing service in France allows women aged 18-25 to screen for sexually transmitted infections confidentially.
Health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Stay Well: Do thyroid home testing kits work?

Home testing kits can indicate possible thyroid issues, but consulting a GP for a full assessment is crucial.
OMG science
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Tested My Blood for Microplastics. The Results Weren't What I Expected.

Home microplastics blood testing reveals the widespread presence of tiny plastic particles in the human body.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A do-it-yourself wand could help replace your next Pap smear (yes, really!)

"It's just a new way of collecting the sample, it's not a new test," Teal Health CEO Kara Egan told Business Insider. "You can actually eliminate cervical cancer in the US, if we actually screen."
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

US flu cases are peaking for a second time this season. Now you can test for the virus at home

After a dip in early flu cases, the US is now experiencing a second peak, with infections surpassing last season's peak and record hospitalizations.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago

New Test for Syphilis Can Be Done in the Privacy of Your Home

The FDA's new authorization of an at-home syphilis test is a significant breakthrough in tackling the national surge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly syphilis.
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