PHOENIX — Genetics may hold the key to treating heart disease, according to a University of Arizona professor. Scientists have identified genetic markers that can predict if a person is likely to be ...

An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource ...

Heart disease in families is a warning, not a destiny. While genes play a role, lifestyle choices hold immense power. Knowing ...

Rochester Regional Health is launching a new genetic screening program called GenoWell. It’s aimed at helping participants ...

People of South Asian origin are more likely to be affected by heart disease, but their risks often go unnoticed. Researchers are looking to genetics to better understand heart disease in South Asians ...

Don’t ever underestimate the power of DNA on your beating heart, as it can be the root cause of heart failure. Dr. Travis Hinson, a cardiologist at UConn School of Medicine is trying to fix that.

A retrospective study highlighted the challenges of genetic testing interpretation for less-represented groups in public databases of genetic variation. The study covered French-Canadians at a large, ...

Rochester, Minn. — It’s not unusual to have one or more family members with some form of heart disease. Nonetheless, some people may not even know they have heart disease until they experience a heart ...

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 ...

Study finds produce changes gene linked to heart disease. Oct. 11, 2011— -- Eating a healthy amount of greens could have an effect on genes linked to heart disease, according to a new study.

Despite five heart attacks, multiple surgeries and a heart transplant, Cheney still lived a long life and died surrounded by ...