Category: 8. Health

Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes’ arms are protected with caps known as telomeres. Telomeres are made up of highly repetitive…

Our DNA is compacted and arranged into chromosomes, most of which are shaped like X’s. The ends of the chromosomes’ arms are protected with caps known as telomeres. Telomeres are made up of highly repetitive…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in critical condition. This year, the premier public health agency had its funding brutally cut and staff gutted, its mission sabotaged,…

Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they’ve been prescribed.

About 1 in 5 U.S. adults skip filling a prescription due to its cost at least once a year, according to KFF, a health…

A recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine describes a common genetic mutation found in many breast cancer patients who do not have a family history of the disease.  The study looked at germline pathogenic…

A recent article in JAMA Internal Medicine describes a common genetic mutation found in many breast cancer patients who do not have a family history of the disease.  The study looked at germline pathogenic…

Scientists at King’s College London have identified strong links between theobromine, a common plant compound that comes from cocoa, and measures of epigenetic aging, suggesting that theobromine is relevant to human aging.