genetics

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the world. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration , one in five Americans has a mental disorder, and 10-15% of the population is likely to experience…

Over the last few years, the technological advancements in regards to health-related technology and devices have come on leaps and bounds. Due to the fact that potential avenues that lead towards a healthier future are constantly being…

Although hair loss may seem like a matter of vanity and a struggle prevalent exclusively to our modern society, the truth couldn't be further from that. In reality, the phenomenon of hair loss and the stigma surrounding it has existed for…

Your snoring is not only annoying your partner - it is also harming your mind and body. Because snoring decreases both the quality and quantity of your sleep, it can contribute to depression, weight gain, heart disease, mental health…

Autism a genetic condition that affects 1 in every 68 people in America. Worldwide, autism affects 1% of the overall population. Autism rates have increased 119% from 2000 to 2010, and are still on the rise. This article is not about the…

The science of human genetics has come a long way in the last 30 years, and new advances are being made every day. Genetics research is the key to figuring out exactly what makes us tick. In a recent discovery, scientists at the Imperial…

Back in 1932, almost every single 11-year-old in Scotland was surveyed as a part of the Scottish Mental Survey. All of the children were given the same IQ test and the data was updated throughout their lives until they passed away.…

It’s a fact of life that as we age many of us either lose our hair completely or it goes grey. But why does this happen? Someone once told me it's because we are losing our life’s essence, that was pretty depressing to hear and made me…

Only about 3% of mammals on Earth are monogamous, and humans are among them. The evolutionary and economic benefits of monogamy are hard-wired into us so strongly that monogamy is a sociocultural norm as well...and its opposite,…

For some of us working out and being active is second nature. On the other hand, fo some of us nothing sounds better than a day on the couch binging on Netflix. Sure, vegging out is great in moderation, but we all know that you need to be…