When Kids Have Multiple Immune System Diseases at Once
Doctors found something very rare in two children: they had multiple sclerosis (MS) along with several other autoimmune diseases at the same time. Autoimmune …
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How Your Genes and Folate Affect Heart Health at Birth
Researchers in India studied whether certain genetic variations related to folate (a B vitamin) might increase the risk of babies being born with heart …
Read MoreNew Clues About What Causes Ankylosing Spondylitis
Researchers studied 85 people with ankylosing spondylitis (a disease that causes back pain and stiffness) and 100 healthy people to understand why some people …
Read MoreWhat Your Genes Say About Stroke Risk From Food and Weight
Scientists discovered that certain genes may increase your risk of having a specific type of stroke called hemorrhagic stroke based on what you eat, how much …
Read MoreGenes Behind Bipolar Disorder: What Scientists Found
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that runs in families. Scientists studied the genes of over a million people to understand what causes …
Read MoreWhat Causes Cleft Lip? Scientists Find Key Genetic and Mineral Clues
Researchers studied the genes and body chemicals that might cause cleft lip and palate, a condition where a baby's lip or mouth doesn't form completely before …
Read MoreWhat Your Genes Reveal About MS Risk: Diet, Weight, and Exercise
Researchers used a special genetic analysis method to study whether diet, sleep, weight, and exercise actually cause multiple sclerosis (MS) or just happen …
Read MoreWhy Some HIV Patients Get Tuberculosis: A Genetic Discovery
Researchers studied 60 people to understand why some people with HIV develop tuberculosis while others don't. They found that certain genetic differences in …
Read MoreA Gene Mutation That May Affect Vitamin D and MS Risk
Scientists discovered that a tiny change in a gene called CYP27B1 might make it harder for your body to use vitamin D properly. This gene is important for …
Read MoreWhy Multiple Sclerosis Is Rising in the UAE
Multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the brain and nerves, is becoming more common in the United Arab Emirates. Scientists reviewed what they know about …
Read MoreA Gene Variant That May Increase Diabetes and Nerve Damage Risk
Researchers studied 400 people to understand how a specific gene variant affects type 2 diabetes risk and complications. They found that people with a …
Read MoreGenes That May Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied 1,312 pregnant women in China to understand why some women develop gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy). …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Vitamin D and MS Risk
Scientists in Jordan studied how genes that control vitamin D in your body might be connected to multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the nervous …
Read MoreYour Genes and Thyroid Health: What Scientists Are Learning
Scientists are discovering that your genes play a big role in whether you develop thyroid problems, especially a condition called subclinical hypothyroidism …
Read MoreVitamin D Levels May Help Predict COVID-19 Outcomes
Researchers studied whether vitamin D levels could help predict how sick COVID-19 patients would become. They compared 95 people with COVID-19 to 75 healthy …
Read MoreFoods and Exercise May Help Prevent Bone Death Disease
Researchers used genetic data to study whether eating grapes and cereals, drinking water, exercising, and being a healthy birth weight could protect against …
Read MoreVitamin D and Kidney Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 210 people to understand why some people with type 2 diabetes develop kidney problems while others don't. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Your Genes May Make Weight Gain Easier
Scientists in Bangladesh discovered that people with obesity have lower levels of vitamin D receptor proteins in their blood compared to healthy people. They …
Read MoreWhat Causes Retinal Vein Blockages? New Genetic Study Reveals Key Risk Factors
Researchers reviewed 12 studies that used genetic information to understand what causes retinal vein occlusion (RVO)—a serious eye condition that can lead to …
Read MoreNew Clues to Prevent Diabetes Eye Disease Found
Scientists discovered important clues about why people with diabetes develop eye problems that can lead to blindness. Using advanced genetic analysis and …
Read MoreHow Folate Helps Protect Babies From Birth Spine Defects
Researchers in Bangladesh studied how a vitamin called folate works with our genes to prevent spina bifida, a serious birth defect affecting the spine. They …
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