What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, ...

A large study published Jan. 29 in the journal Science suggests genetics could account for as much as 55% of a person’s lifespan. That’s far higher than earlier estimates, which ranged from 6% to 33%.

From hormones to genetics, experts reveal what really decides where you gain fat and how you can fight the worst type.

Scientists suggest that genetics could account for 50% of the variation in human lifespan, according to a new study by the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Salk Institute researchers analyzed immune cells from 110 people and found that genetic differences and life experiences ...

Putting aside the risk of an early grave by accident or injury, your genes may have a much greater impact on your lifespan ...

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients ...

Some people are more prone to cavities than others, even when their mouth hygiene is good. Differences in individual genetics ...

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients ...

A new study published in Nature Genetics reveals that not all cancer-associated mutations in the same gene behave alike. Led ...

No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

Obesity is increasingly viewed as a complex disease that cannot be attributed to a single cause. Instead, it arises from the ...