Diseases & Disorders

Epigenetically Reactivating a Compromised Immune System with a Specific Sugar

Could a certain type of sugar undo the failure of an individual’s immune system? New research suggests that immune cells…

7 years ago

Binge Drinking as a Teen May Epigenetically Harm the Health of Future Generations

not only harms your brain and body, but may also epigenetically impact your future children, a new study reports. Excessive…

7 years ago

Eating Sweet, Fatty Foods During Pregnancy is Linked to ADHD in Children

A high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy could be connected to ADHD in children, suggests new research. A mother’s diet may…

7 years ago

Smoking Cigarettes Stamps Harmful Epigenetic Fingerprint on DNA

Not only does cigarette smoke severely harm the body, it also leaves behind long-lasting damage on DNA, according to a…

7 years ago

A Heart Attack May Leave Long-Lasting Epigenetic Marks on DNA

A heart attack could leave behind more than just physical damage, according to a new study. Suffering from myocardial infarction,…

8 years ago

The Potential Epigenetic and Anticancer Power of Dietary Flavones

Eating more plant flavones could reduce your cancer risk, suggests a recent study. By inhibiting epigenetic marks that play a…

8 years ago

Epigenetics Could Turn on an ‘Obesity Switch’

We know that a predisposition to become overweight is found in our genes. Now, we’re starting to learn that epigenetics…

8 years ago

Inherited Epigenetic and Behavioral Consequences of Trauma Could be Reversed

It’s possible that the impact of traumatic experiences may be epigenetically inherited via molecular memory that is passed down through…

8 years ago

Arthritic Joints May Need Different Treatments Due to Diverse Epigenetic Signatures

Arthritis is a widespread, debilitating disease characterized by inflammation of the joints. It affects at least 52 million adults in…

8 years ago

Overweight Fathers May Epigenetically Increase Their Daughters’ Risk of Breast Cancer

Although we typically think the mother has a large impact on her child’s health, epigenetic research is beginning to suggest…

8 years ago