At-home COVID-19 tests have become commonplace for many households, but knowing when exactly to take a rapid test — or when to throw old ones out — isn't always straightforward. Here's what health ...

DEAR READERS: In yesterday’s column, I responded to a reader’s question about acute pharyngitis — inflammation of the throat caused by infection with bacteria or viruses. I was taught that diagnosing ...

Think your child might have strep throat? On Monday, test results became quicker and more reliable. Mayo Clinic announced it has begun using a new strep A test that gives results much sooner than the ...

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the launch of its next generation wireless rapid diagnostic system for detection of influenza A and B, ...

Mayo Clinic announced it began Monday using a new strep A test that gives results much sooner than the former rapid antigen/culture method. Mayo does about 30,000 strep tests a year. The antigen test ...