A Hidden Cause of Dangerously High Fat in Young Adults
Doctors often see young people with extremely high levels of fat (triglycerides) in their blood and assume it's from diet or lifestyle. But this case report …
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Simple Diet Changes May Help Treat Rare Copper Deficiency
Scientists discovered that a rare genetic disorder affecting how the body absorbs copper can be helped by changing diet. Using tiny worms as a model, …
Read MoreWhy a Rare Genetic Disorder Stops Kids From Growing Normally
Scientists discovered why children with Mowat-Wilson syndrome (a rare genetic condition) struggle to grow properly. Using mice with the same genetic problem, …
Read MoreRare Genetic Disorder Causes Low B12 in Young Boy
Doctors discovered a rare genetic condition in a young boy that prevents his body from absorbing vitamin B12 properly. This condition, called …
Read MoreRare Genetic Disorder Causes Seizures and Muscle Problems in Newborn
Doctors discovered a newborn baby with a rare genetic condition called Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy (PDE) that caused seizures, muscle breakdown, and …
Read MoreWhy People With SBMA Get Weaker Bones and Break Easier
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a rare inherited condition that weakens muscles and affects how the body works. Researchers studied 109 people …
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