Research has shown that it is possible to favorably modify a gene with a strong link to heart disease simply by eating a diet containing plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Researchers have uncovered 3 genes that significantly increase the risk of developing melanoma.

King's College (UK) team identifies a gene linked to diabetes and cholesterol that may be the "master regulator" gene that controls the behavior of other genes found within fat in the body.

Eight genes that control levels of the hormone DHEAS, thought to play a key role in longevity, have been identified by a international group of scientists.

Short telomeres, the endcaps of chromosomes, may predispose people to age-related diabetes.

Parental history of heart attack trumps traditional risk factors in predicting a person’s odds of having a myocardial infarction.

European team reports that a daily cup of coffee helps to minimize the oxidative damage to DNA.

Rich in polyphenol antioxidants, green tea may protect against damage at the genetic level.

The gene previously implicated in the aging process, SIRT1, appears to control production of amyloid plaques that characterize Alzheimer’s Disease.

A newly discovered variant of an obesity gene, FTO, is also implicated in Alzheimer’s Disease.