Our organs age at different rates, and a blood test determining how much they've each aged could predict the risk of conditions like lung cancer and heart disease decades later, finds a new study. Our ...

Our organs function as an integrated system, but they can age at different rates. Aging in particular organs can contribute to numerous aging-related diseases, so it's important for us to take care of ...

A liver function test as ordered by the doctor is a blood test (Source: Getty Images/Thinkstock) The liver is a vital organ that is responsible for performing several metabolic functions and is very ...

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...