Genetics and Genetic Disorders

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‘Don’t Give Up:’ Parents’ Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do

Parents usually know their child better than anyone, and if a parent suspects something is wrong,...
Gene Test Might Someday Gauge Your Cardiac Arrest Risk

Sudden cardiac death is terrifying because it’s exactly that — one minute you’re fine and the...
Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Even for Those at High Risk

Getting more exercise could help ward off depression, even if you have a genetic risk for...

For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair
Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few...
- Posted September 13, 2019
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How Your Genes Affect the Number on Your Scale
Could your genes be keeping you from losing weight? While you shouldn’t use a...
- Posted September 12, 2019
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Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults
Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults,...
- Posted September 6, 2019
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Lifestyle May Matter More Than Your Genes in Early Heart Disease
An unhealthy lifestyle is a bigger contributor to heart disease than genetics for many...
- Posted September 2, 2019
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One Gene Change 2 Million Years Ago Left Humans Vulnerable to Heart Attack
As far as scientists know, humans are the only species that get heart attacks...
- Posted July 29, 2019
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How to Protect Your DNA for Big Health Benefits
You might think that stress affects you only emotionally or that a lack of...
- Posted July 16, 2019
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Alzheimer’s Genes Might Show Effects in Your 20s
Every college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually...
- Posted June 27, 2019
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