Genetics is the study of heredity, the process in which a parent passes certain
An abnormal trait (anomaly) passed down through families (inherited) may:
My last article talked about high triglycerides (TG) and how they may be a detriment to your health, specifically increasing your risk of... Read more »
In what amounts to a scientific breakthrough a combined team of scientists from Britain and the United States have located two genes... Read more »
Lipoprotein(a) is a type of cholesterol we all have; however, it's not a cholesterol routinely monitored by physicians. Typically you... Read more »
At 53, Sam had been through the wringer with heart disease. He suffered his first heart attack at age 50. Since then, he's undergone four... Read more »
Insatiable Hunger and Low Metabolism Although it is rare, Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) is the most common genetic cause of potentially... Read more »
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Gender and ADHDADHD is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Boys are more likely to have the combined type of ADHD. Girls are more likely to... Read more »
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AgeBipolar disorder usually first occurs between the ages of 15 - 30 years, with an average age of onset at 25 years. However, bipolar disorder can... Read more »
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Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesMany different factors can trigger menstrual disorders, such as hormone imbalances, genetic factors, clotting disorders, and pelvic diseases.... Read more »
If your cholesterol is too high, it's time to take action. Lowering your total cholesterol levels can reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack... Read more »