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Your Genes May Increase Your Ovarian Cancer Risk

Posted by Kate Marie | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Disease Prevention |

Breast and ovarian cancer can be hereditary, and if you have close blood relatives with these types of cancer, you may be at additional risk of developing cancer.

Your Genes May Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk

Posted by Kate Marie | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Disease Prevention |

Breast and ovarian cancer can be hereditary, and if you have close blood relatives with these types of cancer, you may be at additional risk of developing cancer.

How Aging Effects Our Cells

Posted by Kate Marie | Healthy Aging, How We Age |

Although our cells are able to divide and repair throughout life, there may be limits to how much this can occur, particularly as we age.

Your DNA and Your Osteoporosis Risk

Posted by Kate Marie | Disease Prevention, Osteoporosis |

Researchers are now aware of a number of genetic influences that can increase the risk of osteoporosis

How Changes in Our Cells Can Lead to Cancer

Posted by Kate Marie | Cancer, Disease Prevention |

There are a number of factors involved in the development of cancer and these can contribute to uncontrolled growth of cancer cells.

OA and Epigenetics

Posted by Editor | Disease Prevention, Osteoarthritis |

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex disease that has a strong genetic component. This degenerative joint condition is progressive, resulting in irreversible loss of articular cartilage.