A false positive pregnancy test result is uncommon, but it can happen. Learn how things like medications and medical conditions can cause a false positive result. If you're taking a pregnancy test, ...

There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. Blood tests are more sensitive ...

Warning signs of preeclampsia, a complication of pregnancy that often forces a premature delivery, are revealed through blood tests (SN: 5/10/03, p. 293: Available to subscribers at Preeclampsia ...

Evaporation lines on pregnancy tests are faint and colorless, appearing when the urine dries. Reading a pregnancy test within the recommended timeframe can prevent misinterpreting evaporation lines as ...

At-home pregnancy tests can be a very accessible and accurate way to find out whether you're pregnant. In fact, when used correctly, these urine-based tests are accurate up to 99% of the time. But if ...

Having tons of choices for pregnancy tests is great, but the sheer number of brands to choose from is dizzying—not to mention trying to figure out how they work and which one works best. What's the ...

Netmums midwife Sarah Joy Owen explains what a faint line on a pregnancy test means, when to retest, and how likely it is to ...

CHICAGO — A simple urine test may be able to predict preeclampsia, or toxemia of pregnancy, which affects 5 to 8 percent of pregnant women and is the leading cause of maternal and fetal death in the ...

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Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say a simple urine test can accurately detect preeclampsia in early pregnancy. The Congo Red Dot (CRD) test could save lives for the ...

Blood in your pee during pregnancy is typically caused by one of three types of UTIs. However, it may also be caused by underlying health conditions, such as kidney stones. If you’re pregnant and see ...