Genetics/Genomics

Scientists and clinicians at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in California have developed a comprehensive genetic testing panel to detect

Excess weight and body fat cause a range of heart and blood vessel diseases, according to a new study published in the European Heart Journal.

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A combination of vitamin D and estrogen could prevent metabolic syndrome and the corresponding increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes

Low levels of a circulating hormone called adropin predict increased weight gain and metabolic dysregulation during consumption of a high-sugar diet

There are different types of fat cells, both good and bad, and TLE3, a genetic switch that stops the conversion of white fat into thermogenic

Under-connectivity, or too few connections in the brain, could be the underlying cause of brain disorders like autism and schizophrenia, according to

Chronic short sleep duration is associated with an increased susceptibility to heart disease, in large part due to increased inflammatory burden and