Bad memory? Poor sleep habits? These inherited traits may come from your parents. But who's to blame? Here's what the science says.

DEAR Abby: I have a 1-year-old daughter with a man I chose not to marry. Every time I take my little girl to visit her grandparents, they bombard me with comments about who my child favors ...

From intelligence to metabolism, a mother’s genetic contribution has an important role in shaping her child’s physical and mental traits. Here are 5 key traits that children inherit from their ...