For 10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.

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 ...

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

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

The underlying causes of obesity can vary between people and typically involve a mix of both genetic and environmental factors. Obesity is a chronic health condition defined as the accumulation of ...