Is There a Link Between Migraine and Insomnia?
Sleep disturbances may be connected to migraine because of similar genetic determinants. This according to the findings of a recent Mendelian randomization (MR) study.
Clinical and Health Articles
Can genetic testing prevent childhood obesity?
Experts believe our genetic blueprint dictates our likelihood of having a high BMI (body mass index) or being obese, and by looking at specific genes, they can design interventions that can prevent obesity.
Do genes determine lifespan?
What determines the longevity of our lives? The answer might be in our genes.
The Link Between OCD and Genetics
OCD is characterised by intrusive thoughts and compulsion-driven obsessions that the sufferer needs to carry out to soothe their anxiety. Much research has been done about the genetic factor influencing OCD and whether there is a specific gene influencing the disorder. Here’s what researchers know about the link between OCD and genetics.
You can suddenly become lactose intolerant as an adult — here’s why
It is possible for someone to suddenly become lactose intolerant in adulthood. Read this article to know the reason why.
1 in 8 Cancer Patients Have Inherited Gene Mutations
A recent study shows that around 13.5% of cancer patients possess an inherited gene mutation associated with cancer. However, current guidelines when it comes to genetic testing for cancer risk are severely outdated.
Nature vs. Nurture: Which Plays the Bigger Role in Health?
Everyone is the product of both their genetic makeup and their environment. These two factors are not mutually exclusive and actually work together.
How the Keto Diet Affects
Your Cholesterol Levels
You must have heard of warnings about the negative effects of the keto diet on cholesterol levels. How exactly does this diet affect your health?
Is there a connection between brain and face shape?
Is there a genetic connection between a person’s brain shape and face shape? A genome-wide association study done on 19,644 healthy individuals of European ancestry aimed to find out the answer to this question.
Sisters’ ovarian cancer all caused by a genetic mutation
A 51-year old woman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Soon after, her two sisters were also diagnosed with the same cancer. According to medical experts, a certain genetic mutation is the culprit behind the sisters’ disease.