A study reveals that a common genetic mutation doubles the risk of dementia in men, linking it to problems with iron ...

Genetics may raise the risk of poor vision in kids, but environment often decides how early or severe it gets.

A new study found that air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked, and can damage the organ in ...

Should a doctor tell you if your relative has a genetic mutation that leads to cancer? New advice on privacy says yes, ...

New research suggests that being exposed to air pollution for long periods can have similar effects to smoking and aging.

A former councillor was told to plan his funeral after a private scan revealed the rare cancer doctors had missed – now he’s ...

Olivia Munn and her mothers breast cancer journey highlights the importance of using breast cancer risk assessment tools like ...

Early fallopian tube cell changes were found in a high‑risk patient. A live tissue bank and organoid system will help explore ...

Getting a liquid biopsy is a simple blood draw for breast cancer patients like your mother. Depending on the type of cancer and her treatment, it’s possible additional liquid biopsies may be ...

Nine thousand years ago, humans began domesticating cats. Nine hundred years ago, before the advent of intentional cat breeding, a genetic mutation gave rise to the first orange cat. Days ago, ...

Ancient DNA from prehistoric bones reveals a 37,000-year timeline of human infections, tracing our long struggle with disease.

There is not enough conclusive research, but reducing your use of and exposure to plastics and chemicals where possible is ...