The best at-home COVID-19 tests are FDA-authorized, easy to use, accurate, quick, and can also detect flu viruses. Lauren Paige Richeson is an Editor at Health, where she’s been writing, editing, and ...

I sent my cats’ saliva to the lab to get health and genetic insights sent to my inbox—with very different results. An at-home cat or dog DNA test kit promises to give pet owners clarity on a heap of ...

Explore the top picks for home STD tests, with options from Everlywell, Wisp, and MyLabBox.

Senior Film Writer Borys Kit breaks the latest scoops on movies, from acquisitions to castings to the dreaded and they-wish-he-wouldn’t-write-about reshoots (ahem, “additional photography”). He ...

If you find yourself dwelling on natural disasters and other emergencies that may cut off food and water supplies or cause shortages, the best way to quell your anxiety is to be prepared. With extreme ...

Purdue University researchers have developed prototypes of three new molecular diagnostics instruments designed to rapidly and affordably deliver results in a user-friendly manner. The new instruments ...

Creating characters that encompass the rich diversity of humanity is particularly pertinent to screenwriting, where representation really does matter. However, gender inclusivity in media has long ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to make your heart beat faster and widen your blood vessels, simulating how your heart responds to exercise when you can’t use a treadmill or bike. The test can ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

The FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Pattern Bioscience’s same-day urine ID/AST test, according to the company.

Editor’s Note—Friday, September 4, 2026: For this article’s latest update, I tested two new tool sets. The Kobalt 228-piece set offers a large, well-curated collection that has absolutely everything ...