Genetics and Genetic Disorders

Coming Soon: A Test to Gauge Your Obesity Risk?

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 30, 2015

In: Food and Health, Gastrointestinal Problems, Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Obesity, Public Health

Certain digestive byproducts could point to trouble, best treatments — someday, researchers sayContinue Reading

Gene Discoveries Could Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 28, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Health & Technology

New research reveals clues to disease severity, potential outcomesContinue Reading

Genes May Determine Whether You’re Mosquito Bait

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 23, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Skin Care

Study found DNA-linked body odor attracts or repels biting insectsContinue Reading

Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 22, 2015

In: Asthma, Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Kids' Health

Chemical signal linked to how well corticosteroids workedContinue Reading

Cancer Gene Tests Should Include Healthy Tissue, Too: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 15, 2015

In: Cancer, Genetics and Genetic Disorders

Current practice of only focusing on tumor samples might adversely affect careContinue Reading

Father’s Sperm May Hold Clues to Autism Risk

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 15, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Health & Technology, Kids' Health, Men's Health

Future research will examine more families, different occupationsContinue Reading

Genes May Make ‘Placebo Effect’ Stronger for Some, Study Says

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 13, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Health & Technology, Healthy Living, Vitamins / Drugs

But more questions than answers exist at this pointContinue Reading

Not Interested in School? Maybe They’re Born That Way

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 13, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Kids' Health, Mental Health, Parenting

Study suggests genetics contribute to a student’s lack of motivationContinue Reading

Genes May Make ‘Placebo Effect’ Stronger for Some, Study Says

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 13, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Health & Technology, Healthy Living, Vitamins / Drugs

But more questions than answers exist at this pointContinue Reading

Not Interested in School? Maybe They’re Born That Way

By: Weekly MD Team

On: April 13, 2015

In: Genetics and Genetic Disorders, Kids' Health, Mental Health, Parenting

Study suggests genetics contribute to a student’s lack of motivationContinue Reading

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Coming Soon: A Test to Gauge Your Obesity Risk?

Gene Discoveries Could Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Genes May Determine Whether You’re Mosquito Bait

Gene May Play Part in How Kids Respond to Asthma Meds: Study

Cancer Gene Tests Should Include Healthy Tissue, Too: Study

Father’s Sperm May Hold Clues to Autism Risk

Genes May Make ‘Placebo Effect’ Stronger for Some, Study Says

Not Interested in School? Maybe They’re Born That Way

Genes May Make ‘Placebo Effect’ Stronger for Some, Study Says

Not Interested in School? Maybe They’re Born That Way

Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases Rising as Fewer Men Are Screened, New Report Says

ESPN’s Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Biden’s Prostate Cancer Likely Grew Undetected for Years, Experts Say

Single-Dose Penicillin Effective Against Early Syphilis

Shingles Vaccine Might Protect Against Heart Attack, Stroke

Heart Patients Urged To Seek Vaccination For Common Infectious Diseases

Same-Day Cataract Surgery On Both Eyes Safe And Effective

Talk Therapy Alters Brain Structure, MRI Scans Show

FDA Approves Ketamine Product, KETARx, for Surgical Pain Management

Raw Cat Food Linked to H5N1 Virus After Infected Cat Is Euthanized

Community Hospitals Failing To Transfer Injury Patients To Better Facilities

FDA Calls for Child-Resistant Packaging on Nicotine Pouches