Family History of Diabetes Makes ‘Prediabetes’ More Likely, Study Finds
2013-08-22
However, the effect was strongest for people who were not obeseContinue Reading
Genetic Risks for Eating Disorders, Alcoholism May Be Connected
2013-08-21
Twin study found ties between alcohol dependence and binge eating or purgingContinue Reading
Determining Child’s Risk When Older Sibling Has Autism
2013-08-19
About 7 times higher odds seen for full-siblings in large Danish study, lower than other research
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Study Sees Risk of Childhood Cancer Among Those With Specific Birth Defects
2013-08-16
Researchers looked at non-chromosomal conditionsContinue Reading
Scientists ID Genes Behind Chronic Mountain Sickness
2013-08-15
Condition can lead to heart attack, stroke and lung problemsContinue Reading
More Women Consider Gene Test After Angelina Jolie Mastectomy Revelation
2013-08-14
About 6 million women nationwide say they’d very likely consult with their doctor, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll findsContinue Reading
Many Risk Factors for Early Dementia Can Show Up in Teens
2013-08-13
Alcohol abuse topped the list in large study of Swedish menContinue Reading
Mediterranean Diet May Counter Genetic Risk of Stroke
2013-08-13
People who consumed plenty of nuts or olive oil fared better in studyContinue Reading
New Genetic Clues to Severe Childhood Epilepsy
2013-08-11
Exome sequencing technique may lead to discoveries about many diseases, researchers sayContinue Reading
Genetic Overlap Seen in Five Mental Disorders
2013-08-11
Strongest link between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading
Family Members of Kids With Cancer Also at Risk
2013-08-09
Study found doubled odds for parents, siblings and children of young patientsContinue Reading
Gene Tied to Obesity in Humans
2013-08-07
Study looked at CRTC1 gene, already associated with body weight in animalsContinue Reading
Economic Recession Tied to ‘Harsh’ Parenting From Mothers
2013-08-05
But study only found effect for those with specific type of geneContinue Reading
If Parents Ever Smoked, Teens May Be More Likely to Light Up
2013-08-05
Study also shows influence of older siblingsContinue Reading