A new test called CheekAge, based on a quick swab of cells in the mouth, might someday be used to predict how long a person has to live, developers report. The test tracks what are known as ...

Scientists have long known that aging varies widely among individuals, influenced by genetics and lifestyle choices. Now, a new tool called CheekAge offers a simple, noninvasive way to predict ...

A cheap and simple test, being developed by Dr. Angeliki Asimaki, is allowing quick and safe monitoring in children with a potentially deadly heart condition at Great Ormond Street Hospital. If proven ...

As more people start to opt for genetic carrier testing ahead of conception, doctors and parents-to-be are facing difficult ...

WASHINGTON -- Federal agents took down an alleged Medicare fraud scheme Friday exploiting seniors' curiosity about genetic medicine by enticing them to get their cheeks swabbed for unneeded DNA tests.

Project Life is a national movement to increase the potential pool of bone marrow and tissue donors by testing and registering college students with a simple cheek swab.

A Canadian athlete, with an eye on the World Athletics Championships next month, was preparing for a gym session when she received an email from Athletics Canada. The Aug. 13 message stated the saliva ...