Dad and two sons die of same genetic condition, leaving mum heartbroken
Sharon Lyttle, faced unimaginable sorrow when in June 2008, her eldest son Ryan died just 13. She didn’t know her husband and second son would pass soon after. Daily Express :: Health Feed
RAF heroes’ epic hike to demand free prescriptions for patients with rare genetic diseases
EXCLUSIVE: Squadron Leader Nick Smith and friend Squadron Leader Liam Summerfield raised more than £9,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Daily Express :: Health Feed
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to take part in world’s largest genetic study
People who have been diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis are being invited to take part in the world’s largest genetic study of the disease. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Cancer fight step closer to personalised therapy as genetic clues unearthed
British scientists are on the verge of revolutionising cancer treatment thanks to astonishing breakthroughs pinpointing genetic clues to the disease. The “fantastic” pioneering techniques will allow personalised patient therapy and let doctors target killer cells with the best drugs. Daily Express :: Health Feed
UK sued over ‘genetic monsters’ with claim ‘Frankenchickens’ grown to staggering size
AN ANIMAL welfare charity is taking the Government to court to end the farming of what they call “Frankenchickens” – birds they claim have been bred selectively for phenomenal growth but that suffer numerous health conditions as a result. WARNING: This article contains images some may find distressing. Daily Express :: News Feed
Adam Pearson neurofibromatosis: What is the genetic disorder? Signs and symptoms revealed
ADAM PEARSON is appearing on BBC’s Pointless this afternoon, as the British actor joins hosts Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Pearson has the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, but what is it, and what are the signs and symptoms? Daily Express :: Health Feed
Hot flushes during menopause? It could all be GENETIC, say researchers
HOT flushes during the menopause may be genetic, researchers have claimed. More than 70 per cent of women experience hot flushes and night sweats either before or during menopause. Daily Express :: Health Feed