A simple blood test could one day help doctors estimate how long someone might live, according to new scientific research exploring the biology of aging. Scientists are increasingly studying ...

New study discovers tiny molecules found in blood called piRNA could predict whether older adults are likely to survive two ...

Another challenge facing test designers is that early detection may not necessarily save lives. A crucial factor, and something that is still unknown about the new multi-cancer tests, is whether they ...

Six of these molecules were found to be more accurate at predicting two-year survival than things like age and cholesterol levels.

The pitch is compelling: a single sample of blood could scan the body for dozens of different cancers at once, catching disease at a stage when it is easier to treat and more likely to be curable. For ...

People who lived longer had lower piRNA levels, suggesting these molecules may play a direct role in how long we live.

The FDA recently cleared the Lumipulse blood test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease in people 55 and over with memory loss. The noninvasive Lumipulse blood test measures the levels of two ...

A new generation of blood tests promises to change the way doctors diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease. The tests offer a fast and easy way for physicians to learn whether a patient with symptoms ...

Is Galleri the future of cancer treatment? It's not that simple. The new research from the company, while promising, isn't ...