New technologies are helping to reduce the odds of a false-positive mammogram. (Getty Images) While experts are sympathetic to the stress false positives can cause, they're urging women to keep going ...

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has shed light on a concerning issue in mammogram screening behavior, women who receive false-positive results are significantly less likely ...

It was anything but a bundle of joy. A woman was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer after experiencing symptoms that led doctors to initially believe she was pregnant. But instead of ...

For most people, having an at-home COVID test or two handy is just a normal part of life these days. But, if you happen to take a test and get a positive you weren’t expecting, it’s more than ...

Several conditions can cause a false-positive syphilis test result. However, healthcare professionals often use two different tests to diagnose a person with syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually ...

For most people, having an at-home COVID test or two handy is just a normal part of life these days. But, if you happen to take a test and get a positive you weren’t expecting, it’s more than ...

Rejections that should have been approvals are on the rise. Are merchants willing to adjust their risk thresholds for a higher approval rate? False positives—legitimate transactions that are declined ...