"Monogenic" diseases, triggered by mutations in just one gene, may actually be more complex than scientists thought.

Massive Swedish study of over two million people reveals that genetic risk for mental illness often points toward ...

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 ...

Heart conditions are one of the most common diseases among people globally. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, drinking, irregular sleep, stress and unhealthy diet – all these are often said to be the ...

Exclusive: One in four wait at least three years for diagnosis and many face treatment ‘access lottery’, according to report ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or inherited diseases. Advances in modern medicine allow us to treat fetuses and newborn babies for genetic or ...

Certain rare genetic disorders may cause a child to develop obesity. Health experts may refer to these conditions as syndromic childhood obesity. They may affect a child’s metabolism or cause them to ...