A large genome-wide association study meta-analysis analyzed data on 42 female reproductive health diagnoses from the Estonian Biobank and FinnGen. Researchers looked at data from around 300,000 women ...

Genetics play a role in low testosterone for some men, but underlying causes vary widely. Many genes influence testosterone ...

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers determined the genetic influences and the impact of modifiable risk factors (MRFs) on a brain network vulnerable to aging, ...

A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the ...

You got your laugh from your mom and your hayfever from your dad. For better or worse (thanks, dad!), so many of our traits are hereditary. But is sleep apnea genetic too? “Yes, definitely,” declares ...

Our understanding of mental illness is undergoing a major evolution, driven by recent advances in genetics. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms observed in consultation, research is ...

Having genetic factors can raise a person’s risk of uterine cancer. Currently, there is no screening test, but some signs and symptoms may indicate a person has it. Cancer that starts in the uterus, ...

Thyroid cancer is a type of cancer that particularly affects females. While its exact causes are largely unknown, multiple risk factors can contribute to its development, including genetic factors.

The blueprint of who we are begins with the genes passed down from our parents. While these inherited traits give us our eye color and height, they can also contain instructions that increase our risk ...

Research has found that fatty liver may be caused by genetics. However, further research is still needed to confirm whether a singular gene or combination of hereditary factors could be the cause.

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common types of sleep apnea, affecting 936 ...

Just because you’re born with a genetic predisposition or meet specific risk factors does not mean you’ll definitely develop OCD. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder ...