Kate Middleton revealed Friday that she’s battling cancer that was discovered after recent abdominal surgery — and now, oncologists are sounding the alarm about an uptick in certain cancers among younger adults. “There is an epidemic currently of young people getting cancer (under 50s),” Dr. Shivan Sivakumar, associate professor in oncology at the University of Birmingham … Read more
Here’s a hefty inheritance you could probably do without. If your parents packed on the extra pounds in middle age, you’re six times more likely to do the same, a new study suggests. Struggling with obesity tends to follow a individual throughout their lives, researchers at the University of Norway said, but the data showed … Read more
They’re not monkeying around with this breakthrough. Researchers from New York University Langone Health may have finally learned how early humans took a major step away from predecessor primates in the evolutionary process — by no longer growing tails starting 25 million years ago. “Our study begins to explain how evolution removed our tails, a … Read more
It’s the circles of life. An NYC dermatologist is highlighting four common types of dark circles — wrinkles, volume loss, vascular and hyperpigmentation — and treatment options for these eyesores. “I want to teach you which skin care ingredient to look for for each concern so that you can shop anywhere you need to,” Dr. … Read more
As a child, Lina Ahnberg experienced bruises all over her body and severe joint pain. Things got so bad, Ahnberg says, that teachers suspected child abuse. But Ahnberg was recently diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), a group of rare, inherited conditions that cause very flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin. “I was relieved to finally … Read more
Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
New research suggests that early birds face a greater risk of developing anorexia nervosa — and those who have the eating disorder may end up becoming early risers. Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, in collaboration with researchers from the University College London and the University of the Republic in Uruguay, studied the genes associated with … Read more
“The eyes are the window to the soul,” notes a timeless quote. And while your eyes also bring the world your way, the origins of eye color are fascinating and even mysterious. To help lay out the details of this genetic marvel, Fox News Digital spoke to a genetics expert about the topic. What is eye color? Eye color … Read more
For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep — their genes may be to blame. That’s according to a 15-year study recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, which found that certain genetic variants can have an impact on children’s sleep quality and quantity. Researchers from the Department … Read more
There’s a new no. 1 hottie in town. A sweltering South Carolina chili named Pepper X has captured the Guinness World Record for the world’s hottest pepper, beating out former title holder the Carolina Reaper. “I was feeling the heat for three-and-a-half hours,” creator Ed Currie, the founder of the PuckerButt Pepper company and a … Read more
Two in five American parents think they know everything there is to know about their biological family’s health history, a new survey suggests. Despite less than half (38%) knowing all of their biological family’s health history, nine in 10 parents polled agreed knowing this is an important part of knowing their own health risks. That’s … Read more
A Brazilian father who lost three children to cancer has tragically died of the same hereditary disease. Régis Feitosa Mota, 53, was born with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a condition that increases the chances of developing cancerous tumors, Jam Press reports. The lifetime risk of developing cancer is 70% for men and 90% for women. People with … Read more
Your bad hair day could be written in your DNA. Genetic variations could be to blame for your wicked bed head, a new study found, as researchers discover more about the role genes play in hair patterns. The study, published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, explored the phenomenon of hair whorls — circular patterns … Read more
These young brothers have been dealt a rough hand — no kidding. Kristian Tucker, a married mom of three from Spokane, Wash., felt as if she’d been punched in the chest after her toddler sons, Michael and Oliver, were both diagnosed with childhood dementia as a result of a rare genetic disease. “Both of my … Read more
MIAMI — Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye. Antonio, who’s been legally blind for much of his 14 years, can see again. The teen was born with … Read more
The discovery of hundreds of genes that directly influence what we choose to eat paves the way for personalized healthy diet plans, say scientists. They believe new insights into the genetic basis for food preferences could help improve nutrition on an individual basis. In one of the first large-scale studies of genes related to diet, … Read more
Every womb is a battlefield. There’s a tug of war happening whenever a fetus is developing, as the baby needs nutrients from the mother to grow. But the mother needs enough nutrients in her system for her own health and to safely deliver the baby and then breastfeed her newborn. The conflict between those two … Read more
No, you’re not seeing double! Peter and Peter are cousins — but genetically, they are actually more like brothers. The duo — who are known on TikTok as “The Peter Twins” — look nearly identical, but their matching curly hair and smiles come down to more than just dumb luck. Taking to TikTok to talk … Read more
A woman has gone viral after revealing that a birthmark on her face actually turned out to be a rare genetic disorder. Dallas native Jordan Lopez, 24, said that she had always been aware of the mark but simply dismissed the mass as simply an irritant to her everyday life. “I spent years hiding my … Read more
Jo Cameron, 74, has experienced broken bones, severe joint degeneration, intense surgery, childbirth, car accidents, and burns — but she’s never felt pain, anxiety or fear. In 2013, Cameron was diagnosed with congenital analgesia after the mother of two repeatedly shocked doctors with her incredibly high pain tolerance. After six years of tests, doctors discovered … Read more