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Isobel Williams

Blood Test Predicts Organ Failure Risk, Aging Speed

A child holding a skeleton model, June 25th, 2021. According to a new study, about one in every five healthy adults 50 or older is walking around with at least one organ aging at an accelerated rate. MART PRODUCTION/PEXELS

A simple blood test can now predict which of our organs will fail first.

Scientists say the Doomsday-style method can predict the speed at which our organs age – as well as predict the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease.

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