Biohackers live by the mantra, “Test, don’t guess” — figure out how well your cells and organs are aging, so you know the lifestyle changes to make and the supplements to take for a longer, healthier ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Federal agents took down an alleged Medicare scam Friday that exploited seniors’ curiosity about genetic medicine by enticing them to get their cheeks swabbed for unneeded DNA tests.

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 ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents took down an alleged Medicare scam Friday that exploited seniors’ curiosity about genetic medicine by enticing them to get their cheeks swabbed for unneeded DNA tests.

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers are saying that a simple cheek swab sample could hold key information about how a person is aging. Image credit: Courtney Hale/Getty Images. Scientists have long known ...