Brisk Daily Walk Could Counter 'Obesity Genes'
2012-03-14
But finding doesn’t prove exercise is the only factor, researchers stressContinue Reading
Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease: Study
2012-03-14
Findings suggest certain drugs might prevent hardening of the arteriesContinue Reading
Gene Discovery Gives Clues to a Childhood Cancer
2012-03-13
90% of neuroblastomas hit kids under 10, but they’re more likely to survive than teen patientsContinue Reading
Researchers ID Gene for Neck Disorder
2012-03-09
Cervical dystonia is a painful condition in which the neck muscles force the head to move involuntarilyContinue Reading
EKG Testing May Spot Fatal Heart Conditions in Children
2012-03-09
Evidence review looked at three conditions that cause sudden cardiac deathContinue Reading
Genes Play a Role in Drug Abuse Risk Among Adopted Kids: Study
2012-03-07
But good adoptive relationships offer some protection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
2012-03-05
Long-term monitoring of depressive symptoms is needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Blood Test Might Predict Severity of Disease
2012-03-02
Study suggests it could be used to guide treatment for individual patientsContinue Reading
Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders
2012-02-28
Archived data may help pinpoint age range when genetic heart rhythm disorder death risk risesContinue Reading
Gene Might Be a Culprit in Sudden Infant Death for Boys
2012-02-24
DNA testing found mutation more prevalent in male babiesContinue Reading
Researchers Spot Genes Behind Macular Degeneration
2012-02-24
The eye disease is a major cause of blindnessContinue Reading
Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
2012-02-22
Study suggests Abraxas gene variant acts in concert with BRCA1 to raise disease riskContinue Reading
Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity
2012-02-20
Studies in mice and humans suggest mutation may make it easier to gain pounds on high-fat dietsContinue Reading
Genome Map Might Help Save Tasmanian Devil From Extinction
2012-02-16
Research may spur strategies to stop spread of facial cancer that threatens speciesContinue Reading