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Did Adolf Hitler Really Have A Micropenis? Rare Genetic Disorder Kallmann Syndrome Explained
Kallmann Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes delayed puberty and a poor sense of smell. New DNA findings suggest Adolf Hitler may have had features of this condition.
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Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
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Overworked Brain Cells May Burn Out In Parkinson's Disease: Study
In Parkinson's, neuron overactivation could be triggered by a combination of genetic factors, environmental toxins, and the need to compensate for other neurons that are lost.
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Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
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Type 5 Diabetes Officially Recognised: All About This Malnutrition-Linked Disease Affecting Millions
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, a distinct form of diabetes affecting lean and undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries, estimated to impact 20-25 million people worldwide.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Mysterious Brain Disease Found in Dead Great White Sharks Along Atlantic Coast
A series of unexplained great white shark deaths along the North American Atlantic Coast has sparked scientific investigations. The first case, recorded in August 2023, revealed brain inflammation in a shark found in Prince Edward Island. Further cases showed similar patterns, with experts struggling to determine the cause. Some scientists suggest ...
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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
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Symptoms And Causes Of Congenital Heart Disease In Adults
This article explores the common symptoms and causes of congenital heart disease in adults, as well as strategies for managing and living with this condition.
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Last Woolly Mammoths Extinction Mystery: New Genetic Insights Revealed
Four thousand years ago, the last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island, situated off the coast of present-day Siberia. Traditionally, it was believed that their remote location led to inbreeding, which was thought to be the primary cause of their extinction. However, recent research challenges this notion. A study reveals new insights into the m...
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Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
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Top Russian Scientist Fired After He Claims Ancestral Sins Shortened Human Lifespan
He claimed that sin was the cause of mutations in genetic diseases harming modern man.
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How To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Diseases? Keep Carbs And Glycemic Index In Check
"Did you know that genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and higher carb intake, make Indians more prone to Type 2 Diabetes and heart diseases?" says Anjali Mukerjee.
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People Raise Rs 18 Crore To Save Kerala Child From Rare Disease
In a display of human kindness for a cause of serious concern, Rs 18 crore was raised in Kerala through crowdfunding in seven days for an 18-month-old child suffering from a rare genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy.
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World Hemophilia Day 2020: Causes And Symptoms Of The Disease In Which Blood Does Not Clot Normally
World Hemophilia Day: Hemophilia is a rare disease in which the blood does not clot normally because of lacking sufficient blood clotting proteins. Read here to know common causes and symptoms of this condition.
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Did Adolf Hitler Really Have A Micropenis? Rare Genetic Disorder Kallmann Syndrome Explained
Kallmann Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes delayed puberty and a poor sense of smell. New DNA findings suggest Adolf Hitler may have had features of this condition.
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Is Cancer A Genetic Disease? Here's What The Latest Research Shows
Yes, cancer is fundamentally a genetic disease, but not only a hereditary one. Most cancers arise from mutations acquired during life (somatic mutations) interacting with inherited genes and environmental exposures. Understanding this interplay expla
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Overworked Brain Cells May Burn Out In Parkinson's Disease: Study
In Parkinson's, neuron overactivation could be triggered by a combination of genetic factors, environmental toxins, and the need to compensate for other neurons that are lost.
-
Lung Cancer No More Smokers' Disease: Experts Reveal How Everyone Is Affected, Even Children
On World Cancer Day, a look at how the change is being driven by environmental, occupational and/or genetic risk factors.
-
Type 5 Diabetes Officially Recognised: All About This Malnutrition-Linked Disease Affecting Millions
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has officially recognized Type 5 diabetes, a distinct form of diabetes affecting lean and undernourished young adults in low- and middle-income countries, estimated to impact 20-25 million people worldwide.
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Epilepsy: Know Hidden Symptoms & Who Is At A Higher Risk
Epilepsy is a complex disorder with both obvious and hidden symptoms, and some individuals are at a higher risk due to genetics, brain injuries, or underlying health conditions. Read on as we discuss some of them.
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Mysterious Brain Disease Found in Dead Great White Sharks Along Atlantic Coast
A series of unexplained great white shark deaths along the North American Atlantic Coast has sparked scientific investigations. The first case, recorded in August 2023, revealed brain inflammation in a shark found in Prince Edward Island. Further cases showed similar patterns, with experts struggling to determine the cause. Some scientists suggest ...
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Indian-Origin CEO Strikes "Significant" UK Pact To Combat Cancer, Dementia
The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a "significant" research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur's genetics initiative.
-
Symptoms And Causes Of Congenital Heart Disease In Adults
This article explores the common symptoms and causes of congenital heart disease in adults, as well as strategies for managing and living with this condition.
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Last Woolly Mammoths Extinction Mystery: New Genetic Insights Revealed
Four thousand years ago, the last woolly mammoths lived on Wrangel Island, situated off the coast of present-day Siberia. Traditionally, it was believed that their remote location led to inbreeding, which was thought to be the primary cause of their extinction. However, recent research challenges this notion. A study reveals new insights into the m...
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Mental Health: Watch Out For These Early Signs Of Bipolar Disorder
Below we share some common early signs of bipolar disorder to help you identify the condition and seek professional help.
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Top Russian Scientist Fired After He Claims Ancestral Sins Shortened Human Lifespan
He claimed that sin was the cause of mutations in genetic diseases harming modern man.
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How To Prevent Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Diseases? Keep Carbs And Glycemic Index In Check
"Did you know that genetics, sedentary lifestyle, and higher carb intake, make Indians more prone to Type 2 Diabetes and heart diseases?" says Anjali Mukerjee.
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People Raise Rs 18 Crore To Save Kerala Child From Rare Disease
In a display of human kindness for a cause of serious concern, Rs 18 crore was raised in Kerala through crowdfunding in seven days for an 18-month-old child suffering from a rare genetic disorder called spinal muscular atrophy.
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World Hemophilia Day 2020: Causes And Symptoms Of The Disease In Which Blood Does Not Clot Normally
World Hemophilia Day: Hemophilia is a rare disease in which the blood does not clot normally because of lacking sufficient blood clotting proteins. Read here to know common causes and symptoms of this condition.
