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February 6, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

Plexiform Neurofibromas: Here’s What You Should Ask Your Child’s Doctor

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

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February 4, 2025/Brain & Nervous System

What To Know About Managing Plexiform Neurofibroma Symptoms

Staying active and documenting symptoms can help you, and your care team, stay on top of this chronic condition

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October 29, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Understanding How Some Dementia Is Hereditary

Your risk for familial Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of hereditary dementia increases if an immediate family member has it

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April 9, 2024/Chronic Pain

Why Redheads May Need More Anesthesia

If you have naturally red hair, feeling the pain may be in your DNA

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February 7, 2024/Women's Health

Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Genetic?

While this hormonal condition can be hereditary, there are other risk factors to also consider

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December 22, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Some Skin Cancers Can Be Genetic

Family history matters for melanoma, but the connection isn’t as strong for other skin cancers

Pregnant mom and toddler in loving embrace.
April 28, 2023/Children's Health

Does Autism Run in Families?

The simple answer is ‘yes’ — but the ‘why’ is much more complex

Scientist hands selecting part of DNA chain and editing with CRISPR technology.
April 25, 2023/Genomic Medicine

The Basics of CRISPR Gene Editing

This evolving technology may one day eliminate conditions like sickle cell anemia and hemophilia

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June 28, 2022/Mental Health

Is Addiction Hereditary?

Genetics may increase your risk of a substance use disorder, but that doesn’t mean it’s fated

Illustration of a person with fruits and vegetables around them
May 10, 2022/Nutrition

How Nutrigenomics May Impact the Way You Eat

Load up on protein or go heavy on carbs? How genes influence your body’s response to nutrients

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