Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood.

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting ...

Endometriosis and Genetics. Studies show that endometriosis runs in families.If a first-generation relative, meaning your mother, sister, or daughter, has it, you are 5 to 10 times more likely to ...

A genetic data giant is falling, and it’s unclear what will happen to millions of people’s most intimate personal information in the aftermath. On March 23, ...

Other genes appear to influence the aging process itself. One that has cropped up in several studies of centenarians is called FOXO3 , which is involved in many fundamental aspects of cellular health.

Researchers identified an unusual genetic mutation in orange domestic cats that has not been found in any other animal, according to a new study. CNN values your feedback 1.