Lucy Landman was born with a very rare genetic disorder that causes severe intellectual disability, weak muscles and seizures, among other symptoms. "She is expected to very much never be able to live ...

Nearly half of all children who develop Type 1 diabetes don't know they have the disease until they end up in the hospital with a condition that puts them at risk of coma or even death. Researchers in ...

Picky eating isn’t fun for any parent to deal with. And if you’ve been on that journey (or worse—if you’re on it right now), you know that one of the worst parts is the guilt, wondering if your ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It is estimated that one in every 25 children is affected by a rare genetic disorder —many of which are still a mystery to doctors and a devastating diagnosis for families. With ...

ROCHESTER — Genetics can be fun and games, if you have the right cards. Lindsay Zetzsche, a Rochester genetic counselor, has turned her passion for DNA and genetics into a youth card game called ...

Children likely to become obese in adulthood can be identified by a new genetic test. Scientists say the test, based on data from more than five million people, can be performed on youngsters before ...