DNA Can Predict Unusually Tall Height, Study Shows
2013-11-25
Findings might help treat kids with growth issues and identify criminal suspectsContinue Reading
Research Probes Autism’s Origins in the Brain
2013-11-21
Two studies identify gene mutations that act together to disrupt the brain’s wiring before birthContinue Reading
Study of Severely Obese Family Leads to Gene Discovery
2013-11-21
Body’s ability to control appetite, burn calories may be linked to gene mutation, researchers sayContinue Reading
What Not to Do for Migraines
2013-11-21
Experts issue new guidelines to avoid unnecessary tests, risky treatmentsContinue Reading
Vitamin D Deficiency Might Be Overdiagnosed in Blacks, Study Suggests
2013-11-20
When looking at blood levels in a different way, researchers found they may be adequate after allContinue Reading
Studies Suggest Better Approaches to Staying Clot-Free
2013-11-19
One trial found gene tests help with standby med warfarin, another shows promise for newer drugContinue Reading
Use of Breast MRIs Way Up, Studies Find
2013-11-18
But many high-risk women who should get scanned don’t, experts addContinue Reading
When, Where Did Dogs Become Man’s Best Friend?
2013-11-15
Research suggests ancient European hunters first bonded with canines, but debate continuesContinue Reading
Could Weight-Loss Surgery Help Slow Aging for Some?
2013-11-15
Small, early study found longer ‘telomeres’ in genes of patients with cholesterol and inflammation problemsContinue Reading
Most Americans Want Doctors’ Help With Gene Test Results: Study
2013-11-14
Physicians can add in other factors, such as family history or environment, in interpreting DNA findingsContinue Reading
Deadly Brain Illness Discovered in British Family
2013-11-13
Condition destroys tissue much like mad cow disease, but is inherited and not infectiousContinue Reading
Many Would Give Private Info to Health Insurers to Save Money
2013-11-13
But experts question whether people responding to Harris/HealthDay poll understand broader impactContinue Reading
Baboons Shed Light on Human Brain Evolution
2013-11-11
Researchers gain understanding of genetic changes that led to brain foldsContinue Reading
Study Probes Heroin Addiction’s Effect on the Brain
2013-11-11
DNA changes appear to rise with more years of drug abuse, researchers sayContinue Reading