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A quick swab of your cheek might one day reveal how long you have left to live. Researchers have discovered that a DNA test ...

Most biochemical tests that predict a person’s biological age rely on blood DNA, but Tally Health’s CheekAge is a ...

A group of eight molecules in the blood can be used as a biomarker to distinguish ALS from other neurodegenerative conditions ...

These typically require a small blood sample, come with mail-back packaging, and yield results within a week. Read on to learn how blood tests for vitamins and mineral deficiencies work and the ...

Mr Marks, from Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, is one of thousands of people with lung cancer who is likely to benefit from a new ...

A new type of blood test using lipids could make it easier to identify children at risk of complications around obesity ...

The initiative could speed up diagnoses for rare genetic conditions that affect thousands of children every year.