Genetics on Shine

7 Secrets your body's trying to tell you

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Did you know that your sense of smell or finger length could affect your future health? Neither did I, but scientists are discovering that certain physical traits could indicate an increased risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and cancer. If any of these apply to you don’t…

Is autism genetic?

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Science is getting closer to finding out. Researchers at UCLA, reporting online in Molecular Psychiatry, have pinned down a strong genetic association with autism. Leaving aside the details -- which, trust me, you don't want to know -- this group found a high significant…

Photo: Angelina As A Toddler, Looks Like Shiloh!

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There's no doubt that Angelina Jolie's biological children look like her and as well, Angelina's late mom Marcheline Bertrand, in her younger years, looked like Angie does today! Definitely passing those genes down the line! Check out the photo of Angelina as a toddler -…

5 ways to control your DNA destiny

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Some genetic traits are easier to defy than others, like your mom's mousy hair and petite stature. (Bring on the highlights and heels!) Others, such as cancer or diabetes, are not so simple to escape. But now you can reduce your risk with proven tips for protecting your health from head to toe. Where to start:

DNA 'Spit Party" Draws Celebs, Sparks Concerns

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When I think of "Fashion Week" I definitely think of a "Spit Party". That's sarcasm at it's most blatant by the way. Apparently a company by the name of 23andMe hosted a DNA 'Spit Party' during Fashion Week that attracted so much attention that celebrities were utilizing their services. The...

Why you may never have a six-pack

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Okay, I feel very truth-y today, and I need to tell you something. You may never have a six-pack. Or maybe more accurately, a visible six-pack. And I mean you could work your booty off, eat a real healthy diet, and still never get one. I mean, you might, but again, you might not. Are you mad now? Is...

Evidence of swelling: You and your stretch marks

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Let's talk about stretch marks for a second, okay? I've got lots of 'em. On my boobs, on my butt, on my gut and on my upper arms. Most women start getting them in their fourth month of pregnancy, but lucky me, I got my first one at the age of ten on what would become my least-favorite...

Eat Like Me: Your healthy eating questions answered!

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Q: Do you think that there is any link between genetics and eating disorders, specifically binge eating? On the other hand, do you think the environment in which you grow up can influence this? surfplum A: Only time will tell if there is a true genetic link to disordered eating. I think we...

Reshuffle the deck on your genes

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My friend and colleague, Dr. Dean Ornish, is the lead author of a ground-breaking study, just published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, that suggests nothing less than the concept of "Nature versus nurture" is flawed, and obsolete. We can, it seems, nurture Nature....

How Men Are

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Journal Entry To My Daughter 6/2/08 So I have this lump in my throat as I start to write this. I want to cry, for the 'Thousand Slights' you'll suffer. I want to shield you from that pain. But I can't. And it makes me feel helpless and small, and scared. I love you, Jessie. You were...