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Is Early Detection Of Rare Diseases Hidden In Your Genes?
In many countries, newborn screening programmes test babies for certain inherited conditions shortly after birth.
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Bengaluru Researchers Find Gene Linking Heart Risk, Obesity And Sleep Apnea
Scientists in Bengaluru have identified a single genetic cause linking dilated cardiomyopathy, obesity and sleep apnea (DOSA), a breakthrough that may help explain why these conditions co-occur and lead to better screening and treatments for at-risk
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World Cancer Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Personalised Breast Cancer Screenings Can Pave The Way For Better Patient Outcomes
1 in 28 Indian women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime. So, personalised treatment options become the hope for better patient outcomes.
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World Cancer Day 2026: Doctor Warns Against Common Myths That Delay Cancer Diagnosis
On World Cancer Day 2026, an oncologist explains how common cancer myths delay diagnosis, reduce survival chances, and cost lives, while early detection can dramatically improve outcomes.
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Catherine O'Hara Lived With Situs Inversus. What The Genetic Organ-Placement Condition Means
"I am a freak," said Catherine O'Hara, laughing about the genetic condition in which her organs were flipped
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India's First Government AI Clinic: What It Is And How Will It Improve Patient Care
The clinic will use artificial intelligence and genetic screening to detect and treat serious diseases such as cancer and heart, kidney and liver ailments at an early stage.
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Study Reveals How Expanded Genetic Screening Could Save Millions From Heart Risk
A recent study from Mayo Clinic reveals that standard protocols for genetic screening overlook most people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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The Invisible Disorder: An Indian Mother Shares How An Ultra-Rare Genetic Disease Reshaped Her Family's Life
Norrie Disease is an ultra-rare genetic disorder causing congenital blindness, progressive hearing loss and neurological challenges. One Indian mother's journey reveals how misunderstood the condition is, and why early genetic screening and awareness
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"Genome Patrika Matters As Much As Janam Patrika": Doctor Tells Why Premarital Genetic Screening Is A Must
A neurologist explains how there is no proven cure and treatment related to a majority of the genetic disorders, which makes prevention, awareness and early genetic screening all the more crucial.
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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Is Early Detection Of Rare Diseases Hidden In Your Genes?
In many countries, newborn screening programmes test babies for certain inherited conditions shortly after birth.
-
Bengaluru Researchers Find Gene Linking Heart Risk, Obesity And Sleep Apnea
Scientists in Bengaluru have identified a single genetic cause linking dilated cardiomyopathy, obesity and sleep apnea (DOSA), a breakthrough that may help explain why these conditions co-occur and lead to better screening and treatments for at-risk
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World Cancer Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Personalised Breast Cancer Screenings Can Pave The Way For Better Patient Outcomes
1 in 28 Indian women will face a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime. So, personalised treatment options become the hope for better patient outcomes.
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World Cancer Day 2026: Doctor Warns Against Common Myths That Delay Cancer Diagnosis
On World Cancer Day 2026, an oncologist explains how common cancer myths delay diagnosis, reduce survival chances, and cost lives, while early detection can dramatically improve outcomes.
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Catherine O'Hara Lived With Situs Inversus. What The Genetic Organ-Placement Condition Means
"I am a freak," said Catherine O'Hara, laughing about the genetic condition in which her organs were flipped
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India's First Government AI Clinic: What It Is And How Will It Improve Patient Care
The clinic will use artificial intelligence and genetic screening to detect and treat serious diseases such as cancer and heart, kidney and liver ailments at an early stage.
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Study Reveals How Expanded Genetic Screening Could Save Millions From Heart Risk
A recent study from Mayo Clinic reveals that standard protocols for genetic screening overlook most people with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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The Invisible Disorder: An Indian Mother Shares How An Ultra-Rare Genetic Disease Reshaped Her Family's Life
Norrie Disease is an ultra-rare genetic disorder causing congenital blindness, progressive hearing loss and neurological challenges. One Indian mother's journey reveals how misunderstood the condition is, and why early genetic screening and awareness
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"Genome Patrika Matters As Much As Janam Patrika": Doctor Tells Why Premarital Genetic Screening Is A Must
A neurologist explains how there is no proven cure and treatment related to a majority of the genetic disorders, which makes prevention, awareness and early genetic screening all the more crucial.
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
