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August 25, 2025/Nutrition

Can a Gene Cause Cilantro To Taste Like Soap?

The OR6A2 gene could be behind your dislike of this herb — but with time, your brain may be convinced to like it

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How Is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Inherited?

CAH runs in families — you can inherit it if both of your biological parents carry the mutated gene

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July 24, 2025/Primary Care

What Is ‘Golden Blood’? And Why Is It So Rare?

Fewer than 50 people have ever been found to have golden blood, a genetic change that’s also called Rh null blood

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The Risk of Environmental Toxins on Parkinson’s Disease

Poor air quality, pesticides and chemicals — along with genetic factors — can increase your risk of this brain condition

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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

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