A new NHS database of genes linked to cancer could enable patients and their families in England to find out whether they are at risk of developing the disease.People ...

When Amanda and Nick learnt their son had a life-limiting condition, they had no-one in the same situation to turn to. Jack is only 11 months old but is ...

RNIBAs well as an influencer, author, broadcaster and RNIB ambassador, Lucy Edwards is hoping to become a mum Blind content creator and TikTok star Lucy Edwards says she's "so ...

Philippa RoxbyHealth reporterGetty ImagesPeople who give blood regularly are more likely to have genetic changes in their blood that could cut the risk of cancer developing, a study suggests.The ...

Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsUniversity of CambridgeThe gene the researchers identified interferes with a brain signalling pathway that helps regulate our appetiteDogs that are constantly hungry and prone to ...

Smitha MundasadHealth reporterMoorfields HospitalJace, 6, was born with a rare and aggressive eye conditionAn experimental trial of gene therapy has helped four toddlers - born with one of the ...

Smitha MundasadHealth reporter, BBC NewsBBCAsiawu Imam says the therapy will make a huge differenceA gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease, with a price tag of £1.65m, is to be ...