People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass ...

The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in ...

Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of ...

A common but undiagnosed genetic condition may delay diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in Black and South Asian men in the UK.

Many people have a genetic predisposition to obesity, but gene defects that guarantee obesity are rare. Here's what you need ...

Breast cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers affecting women globally—and India is no exception. While ...

Obesity, high cholesterol levels, and cardiovascular disease are known to be correlated. In a rare discovery, scientists have ...

A breakthrough new type of genetic testing is helping families going through in vitro fertilization by testing embryos for ...

Researchers have found genes linked to cannabis use and addiction. The discovery shows how biology influences behavior and ...

It's estimated that nearly 30% of people who try cannabis will go on to develop a substance use disorder associated with it.