A pregnancy test from the store costs about $3 on average. A blood test that you get from a lab or doctor's office costs an average of $64. You might be able to get a free pregnancy test at a women's ...

Preeclampsia tests include blood pressure readings, urine tests to look for protein, and other lab tests to check for changes in the blood or liver. Doctors may also perform a physical exam. Health ...

Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in Austin, Texas. Her bylines can be found in WIRED, the Atlantic, SELF, ELLE, elemental, espnW, Men’s Journal and more. Ashley Lauretta is a journalist based in ...

If you suspect you’re pregnant, a pregnancy test can be a great way to confirm your suspicions. Many women use drugstore-bought tests, but other women opt to use homemade options. The bleach pregnancy ...

The Lia Diagnostics pregnancy test. But Lia had been fairly quiet since — no recent public updates or social media posts from the company until this past week, with the official product launch. Now, ...

Margaret Crane, inventor of America’s first home pregnancy test, in 1965. Credit: Anna Kaufman In 1965 Margaret Crane was a young designer creating packaging for a pharmaceutical company. Looking at ...

This story was originally produced in 2014, and first aired on Making Contact in February 2024. In 1965 Margaret Crane was a young designer creating packaging for a pharmaceutical company. Looking at ...