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

What do genes have to do with it? Genetic conflict theory proposes that though our genes blend together to make us who we are, they retain markers indicating whether they came from mom or dad ...

A genetic test may one day predict a child’s risk of obesity in adulthood, paving the way for early interventions.

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.

Genetic testing can identify mutations in PKD related genes such as PKD1, PKD2 or PKHD1 and help with diagnosis and family planning. A genetic counselor can help families understand inheritance ...

"The primary causes of acne are genetics and hormones," King says, and whiteheads are no exception. As with other types of acne, stress, diet, not getting enough sleep or using oily makeup, ...