Home health tests bought by people seeking answers about their conditions could give inaccurate and misleading results and require much greater regulation to ensure they are safe, reliable, and ...

The BMJ reviewed research on health test kits sold in UK supermarkets and uncovered some deeply concerning gaps. Unlike routine diagnostic tests and assays used in clinical practice and prescribed ...

Off-the-shelf medical tests for health problems like high cholesterol, vitamin deficiency and fertility are becoming increasingly popular – but new research suggests they may not be fit for purpose.