"Is your child a fussy eater? It could be down to genetics not parenting," the Daily Mirror reports. A study involving twins suggests food fussiness as well as food neophobia – unwillingness to try new foods – may partially be the result of genetics…
“Chain smokers battling in vain to quit may be able to blame it on their miswired brains,” reported The Sun. It said that scientists have revealed that the problem lies in a gene within the brain that normally “squashes” the urge...
"Viagra may permanently damage vision in some men, study finds," reports The Guardian. But the news is, in fact, based on research in mice. This research suggests the medication may not be suitable for men who carry a gene mutation…
The effectiveness of knee replacement surgery was in the news today, when the BBC and Independent reported that more evidence was needed on the long-term safety of knee implants. The news...
"Have you ever felt dizzy when you stand up?" asks the Mail Online. "You could be more at risk of dementia," the website warns. Researchers in Holland found a weak link between blood pressure drops on standing…
"Blood test for Down's syndrome 'gives better results'," BBC News reports. The test, which is based on spotting fragments of "rogue DNA", achieved impressive results in a series of trials…
“Scientists say they have ‘fundamentally transformed’ the understanding of the genetics of schizophrenia,”, BBC News has reported. The news is based on a study looking at “sporadic schizophrenia”...
“Being married protects you against Alzheimer's in later life,” the Daily Mail reported. The newspaper said that researchers found that people who have a partner
"Sunbathing mothers guard against hyperactive babies," The Daily Telegraph reports – a headline that achieves the dubious dual distinction of being both inaccurate and irresponsible…