Over the years, scientists have studied several compounds that might slow aging, such as metformin (a diabetes drug), ...

Every second, an adult generates around five million new blood cells to replace aging or dying ones, making the blood system a highly regenerative organ.

Our blood consists of many cell types that develop through different stages from a precursor type -- the blood stem cell. An international research team has now investigated the developmental pathways ...

Pancreatic cancer is another disease that could benefit from a blood-based diagnostic test. Unlike colon cancer, pancreatic ...

Me (ME) released a new report on the genetics of homocysteine levels for 23andMe+ Premium members, as well as a blood test for next steps ...

With its newborn screening program, the Michigan health department tests for 50 diseases and disorders, including heart ...