L.A. wildfires: With no clear cleanup standards, how to test for toxic soil

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...
HF Chronicle

Cook County encourages residents to test homes for radon; free test kits available

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is recognizing Radon Action Month by urging residents, no matter where they ...
Monroe Evening News

Monroe County Health department providing free radon test kits

Monroe County Health Department is giving away free radon test kits during January. Supplies are limited — learn how to get ...

No more cold clamps: How you can do your own pap smear at home

The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to collect their own sample.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN

Many Americans Will Soon Have Access to At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Tests at No Cost

U.S. guidance announced on Monday recommends self-collection of samples to test for HPV, the virus that often causes cervical ...

Readers Asked Us to Test These 5 Protein Powders. All Had Low Levels of Lead.

We tested powders from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Our results show it’s possible to ...
Boise State Public Radio

The FDA has approved an at-home HPV test. What you need to know

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV.