Results for "Genetics"

Better Me
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: How It Affects Treatment and Prevention
Genetic testing has changed how we understand and treat diseases, including cancer. By looking at changes (mutations) in our DNA, we can determine if someone...
September 27
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Why Am I a Mosquito Magnet? The Real Buzz Behind the Bite
Summer is the season of backyard barbeques, relaxing on the beach and the ongoing saga of being the designated mosquito magnet. As the temperatures rise...
May 28
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Understanding the Connection: Genetics and Heart Health
If you take a look at any family, you can probably spot traits that family members share. Maybe they stand out as taller than just about anyone else at...
February 04
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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
Have you lost some of the range of motion in your fingers? Maybe they’re beginning to curl inward a bit more. Do you feel resistance when you straighten...
December 28
Podcasts, Bedside Stories
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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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
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Genetic Tests: Choose What Is Best For You
You’ve probably seen ads for them online or on television—those genetic tests that promise to help you figure out if you’re related to someone famous and...
June 19