Boston Birth Cohort study finds that maternal pre-pregnancy obesity alters newborn DNA methylation, potentially increasing the risk of obesity in the child. The research targets high-risk U.S. demographics and could guide future interventions for childhood obesity.
How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?
The study reveals that APOE4, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease and cardiovascular diseases, has complex effects on mortality risk. While APOE4 carriers with