Neuroscience
What is a cerebral aneurysm and what are the signs?
Cerebral aneurysms: For most people, the word signals a sudden, fatal brain bleed that seemingly comes out of nowhere.
Jun 3, 2024
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News tagged with familial risk
Overweight & Obesity
Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO
Teens from less affluent families in Europe are at greater risk of obesity, inactivity and poor diet, which are risk factors for cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the WHO said Thursday.
May 23, 2024
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Health
Tips for lowering stroke risk
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic health care professionals suggest reducing stroke risk and knowing the signs. A stroke happens every 40 seconds in the U.S., and the likelihood ...
May 13, 2024
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Genetics
Companies may still buy consumer genetic information despite its modest predictive power
Genetics can be associated with one's behavior and health—from the willingness to take risks, and how long one stays in school, to chances of developing Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer. Although our fate is surely ...
May 2, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study finds network of inflammatory molecules may act as biomarker for risk of future cerebrovascular disease
A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new UCLA Health study.
May 1, 2024
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Genetics
Study provides first stratification of the risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy in symptom-free genetic carriers
Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most frequent cause of heart failure in young people and is the leading cause of heart transplantation. In this disease, the heart enlarges and reduces its capacity to pump blood. People with ...
Apr 22, 2024
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Genetics
Genetic variants found in two types of strabismus, sparking hope for future treatment of eye condition
Determining how genetics contribute to common forms of strabismus has been a challenge for researchers. Small discoveries are considered meaningful progress.
Apr 17, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cancer among men. Here's what to know about it
Cancer rates, especially among young people, are on the rise. There's expected to be 2 million new cancer diagnoses in the United States in 2024.
Mar 30, 2024
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Health
Mental health conditions up for partners, children of stroke survivors
The risks for mental health conditions are higher for partners and adult children of stroke survivors, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 19, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Remote online genetic education programs can spur testing for inherited susceptibility to cancer, study suggests
Even as it's become clear that an inherited susceptibility to some cancers is more common than once thought, genetic testing of family members of cancer patients hasn't increased as much as experts had hoped. A new study ...
Feb 27, 2024
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