Studies show aging men often lose the Y chromosome in some cells, a change now linked to heart disease, cancer, and shorter lifespans.

Leena Panwala and Tim Drury share their stories with "CBS Mornings" about how they're raising awareness and money for INAD, a rare genetic disorder. Panwala created the INAD Cure foundation after her ...

By late life, a surprising share of men have blood cells that no longer carry the Y chromosome at all, according to large genetic studies in cohorts such as the UK Biobank. That quiet genetic drift ...

Human egg cells are often prone to chromosomal errors. As women age, the error rate increases sharply — and can contribute to infertility, pregnancy loss, and ...

Hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) is one of the most common heritable connective tissue disorders. Early estimates have reported that this genetic disorder affects at least one in 5,000 ...

Kammy’s Kause, an annual event now in its 20th year, continues to make a significant impact in the community, bringing together people for a cause that supports individuals with rare chromosome ...

Rare Chromosome Awareness Day, celebrated in June, is an opportunity to increase public knowledge about rare chromosome and gene disorders. These conditions can lead to various physical, developmental ...

About 1 in 4 people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. These include panic disorder with sudden, severe anxiety attacks; generalized anxiety disorder, in which sufferers ...

UK health agency advertises nursing role for families in cousin marriages linked to higher genetic risks for children in ...