Results for "Genetics"

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Inherited Epilepsy? It’s Rarer Than You Think
Although it may be hard to believe, until 1956, people with epilepsy weren’t allowed to get married in 17 states in the U.S. due to widespread misunderstandings...
January 24
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‘Getting a Grip’ on Trigger Finger and Dupuytren’s Contracture
Do some of your fingers not have the same range of motion they once did? Maybe they’re beginning to curl inward a bit more. Do you feel resistance when...
December 28
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Are Your Stomach Symptoms a Sign of Celiac Disease?
You can’t seem to go more than a few days without dealing with diarrhea. And maybe you’re also facing abdominal pain, headaches, fatigue, nausea, and joint...
April 27
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Why Is My Period So Heavy? 5 Things to Know About von Willebrand Disease
Do you suffer from heavy periods that last for several days? Do you find yourself soaking through pads and tampons every hour or two? Have you missed school,...
March 08
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Get the Facts About Diagnosis and Treatment
The term “breast cancer” makes it sound as if all cancers that strike the breast are the same. But that’s an oversimplification. The truth is, there are...
February 27
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What to Know if You Are a Mosquito Magnet
Is there anything more satisfying that scratching a bug bite? It’s the same feeling of fleeting relief that comes from supersizing your fries, buying a...
July 18
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Bedside Stories: The Flashlight Option
Patient Kim Alten’s annual mammogram led to an option to have genetic testing for cancer, which can help determine whether someone – and their family –...
June 15
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Breathe Easier: Treatment Options for Asthmatics
While more than 26 million Americans have asthma, each person’s asthma is different and can vary over a lifetime. This means each treatment plan should...
June 11
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Hip Dysplasia: Are You at Risk?
Could you have hip dysplasia and not even know it? “Hip dysplasia is often diagnosed at infancy, but it’s possible for you to reach skeletal maturity without...
June 07
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Thanks, Mom, for the Bunions
Did you inherit your mom’s smile or your dad’s long legs? While there are some pleasant genetic traits and characteristics you may inherit from your parents,...
May 25