Introduction .Up until recently, genetics was the only thing people could blame for certain diseases. Now we know that there are many different causes of diseases, and genetics is just one part of the story. Genetic Disorders connect people with rare...
Introduction You’re a doctor and your patient is rural. She has a serious disease, but you don’t have a cure. You need to find it and bring her the best care possible. But finding patients in rural areas can be difficult....
Introduction You’re at the doctor’s office, and you know some diseases are more common than you ever thought. You see the list of genetic diseases, and your mind races to find a cure. But what about the ones you never even...
Introduction Many diseases can affect humans. But there are also a few diseases that can only affect certain populations (specifically small populations). This is because the human body is more susceptible to disease when it’s surrounded by others of the same...
Introduction You might be surprised to learn that there are more diseases than you thought. Genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and more are all on the rise in the population. If you’re a healthcare professional or parent, it’s important to understand these...
Introduction Overweight teenagers and genetic diseases are two of the most common causes of health problems in young adults. Today, we want to help you understand what to do if you’re one of these kids. And we especially wanted to share...
Many people believe that genetic diseases are rare, but that is not the case. Genetic diseases are more common than you might think. Certain genetic diseases are found in up to 1 in 25 people. Genetic diseases can occur in any...
There are an estimated 100,000 rare genetic diseases, but the vast majority of common conditions are caused by variations in one or more genes. Approximately 80% of all cases of the inherited disease can be traced to a single gene. An...
Science is always changing and that’s because researchers are finding out new things every day. So this article will only be about what we think we know about genetic diseases and cell death right now. Two things that you would never...
I’ve been asked the question so many times in my life, sometimes I feel like I’m on some sort of game show: “Doctor, doctor, which disease is most common by contraction or genetics?” Genetics is a complicated process. It’s more complicated...
