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These rare tumors are almost always a side effect of a condition called neurofibromatosis type 1, so asking if this is the case is important
Staying active and documenting symptoms can help you, and your care team, stay on top of this chronic condition
Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it
If you have naturally red hair, feeling the pain may be in your DNA
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