Tag Archives: Family

How to Create a Medical Family Tree

Learn how to create your own medical family tree! The more we learn about our personal DNA and genetics, the more power we have to boost our chances of a long and healthy lifespan. We all know that our family history can increase our risk of issues such as diabetes, heart disease, or certain cancers,… Read More »

Big Family, Small Risk of Cancer

Did you grow up in a large family with several siblings? You may remember a lot of chaos, jockeying for your parents’ attention, and complaints about wearing hand-me-downs, but there was probably a lot of love and companionship as well. While that somewhat crowded upbringing might have taught you some questionable life skills—such as eating… Read More »

Bigger Family, Lower Cancer Risk?

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you come from a large family, you may have a lower risk of cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from 178 countries and found that people from larger families were less likely to get cancer than those from smaller families.… Read More »