THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2017 (HealthDay News) — A family health history can be key to your wellness. Think of it as a family tree all about your health — a record of your close relatives’ medical conditions, lifestyle habits and even where they grew up. A family health history helpsContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Family cancer syndrome is caused by an abnormal gene that is passed down from the preceding generation. Only about 5 percent to 10 percent of all cancers are thought to be caused by genetic mutations, the American Cancer Society says. It may be difficult to determine ifContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — If you have trouble keeping slim, don’t put all the blame on your DNA. People carrying so-called “obesity” genes tend to gain more weight if they don’t work out or don’t get enough sleep, said Timothy Frayling, a professor with the University ofContinue Reading
Study finds there’s no precise number of DNA changes needed to spur a tumorContinue Reading
Yescarta fights a type of lymphoma; move is heralded as helping open ‘new era’ in medical careContinue Reading
Treatment would be only the 2nd gene therapy OK’d in the United StatesContinue Reading
Insulinomas provide genetic maps for making insulin, researchers say
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When oldest female child has the disorder, risk is raised for younger siblings, especially boys: studyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2017 (HealthDay News) — About 95 percent of Americans take some action to prevent cancer, according to a new survey. Three-quarters of respondents said they don’t smoke; 74 percent limit their alcohol consumption; 72 percent stick to a healthy diet; and 90 percent are aware of theirContinue Reading
It led to a medical crisis, and then discovery of hidden heart defectContinue Reading
Findings might lead to better ways to motivate folks who don’t like exerciseContinue Reading
College degree may reduce your risk of cardiac disease by one-third, study suggestsContinue Reading
That flaw seems to increase risk of a type of brain tumor later in life, researchers reportContinue Reading