Genetic Desease
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It’s not your willpower, it’s your genes: How DNA shapes your fitness and food choices
Health | Nov 08, 2025, 12:03 PM ISTYour genes silently shape how you eat, sleep, and exercise. Dr Ajay Phadke of Agilus Diagnostics explains how genetic testing, epigenetics, and personalised medicine are transforming health, proving your DNA isn’t destiny, it’s a guide to smarter living.
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World Haemophilia Day 2025: Know causes, symptoms and preventive measures of genetic blood disorder
Health | Apr 17, 2025, 07:41 AM ISTLearn about haemophilia, a genetic blood disorder, on World Haemophilia Day 2025. Know its causes, symptoms, and preventive measures. Understand how to manage and support those affected by this condition.
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World Down Syndrome Day: Know its causes, importance of early diagnosis, lab tests and more
Health | Mar 21, 2025, 12:01 PM ISTWorld Down Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness about the condition and ways to manage it. Down Syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Read on to know the causes, importance of early diagnosis, lab tests and more.
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World Down Syndrome Day 2025: 6 therapies which can help children with Down Syndrome
Health | Mar 20, 2025, 10:43 PM ISTKnow about 6 life-changing therapies for children with Down Syndrome. Learn how these innovative approaches can improve cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Empower your child to reach their full potential!
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Children at high type 1 diabetes risk if fathers have the condition: Study
Health | Jul 27, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTStudy finds children are nearly twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if their father has the condition compared to their mother. Exposure to diabetes in the womb may protect against the disease, suggesting potential new treatments.
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World Hemophilia Day 2024: What happens to a hemophiliac after an injury? Expert explains
Health | Apr 17, 2024, 03:17 PM ISTRaising awareness about hemophilia is crucial. As we mark World Hemophilia Day, let's strive to understand the challenges faced by those living with the condition and support advances in treatment and care.
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Study identifies YKT6 gene variants as a potential cause of a novel genetic disorder
Health | Apr 03, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTThe team found that the loss of fly Ykt6 led to an abnormal accumulation of proteins involved in autophagosome formation and autophagic cargo receptor, indicating a block in the autophagy pathway.
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World Down Syndrome Day 2024: What is down syndrome? Know its causes, prevention, and more
Health | Mar 21, 2024, 11:44 AM ISTDiscover the essence of World Down Syndrome Day 2024: Unveiling insights into the causes, prevention, and early diagnosis of Down syndrome. Explore the significance and learn about this genetic condition that impacts millions worldwide.
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Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Health | Feb 22, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTMuscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder, causes progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Diagnosis involves genetic testing, while treatment focuses on symptom management and physical therapy for improved quality of life.
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Bipolar Disorder: All about this brain condition, also called manic depression
Health | Apr 04, 2022, 12:50 PM ISTBipolar disorder is a loosely used term and appears to be becoming a common problem these days with people talking more and more about it. From teens to adults many people are suffering from this brain condition. It causes serious effects on a person's health, relationships, mood, and energy. Let's talk about its causes, symptoms, and treatment in detail.
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7-year-old Mahi appeals PM Modi for treatment of rare genetic disorder that costs 2.5 crore
India | Aug 21, 2021, 01:15 PM ISTMahi has been diagnosed with Morquio syndrome (MPS) IVA, a rare genetic disorder that can lead to severe short stature, progressive deformity of the spine, among other complications.
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In a first, DMD patient in UP survives with stem cell therapy
India | Oct 22, 2019, 11:28 AM ISTChildren, suffering from DMD, usually die of cardio-respiratory failure. But with the stem cell therapy, this patient has not lost muscle power in last five years and heart and lung muscles and the upper half of the body are working well.
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Researchers uncover genetic causes of eye disease
Lifestyle | Dec 23, 2018, 11:28 PM ISTThe research team combed the consortium database for genes linked to eye and vision defects.
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Genetics may play big role in kid's snacking patterns
Health | Feb 23, 2018, 03:51 PM ISTResearchers also stated that the snaking behaviour of kids can also reveal a lot about their health.
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Caution bodybuilders! An Australian mother of two loses life from excessive protein shake intake
Lifestyle | Aug 15, 2017, 04:12 PM ISTMs Hefford’s family are raising awareness among bodybuilders regarding the health hazard of excessive protein shake in diet
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Do you know some people are more prone to depression than others? A gene variant might be the culprit
Lifestyle | Jul 21, 2017, 01:53 PM ISTA specific gene variant can be blamed for higher risk of depression in some people
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Meet the real life ‘Paa’, a 21-year-old man who looks like a 140-year-old
Life | Apr 26, 2017, 04:46 PM ISTThe grief-stricken family of the boy has appealed to the Prime Minister for help
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Baby born with no external skin, India's first case of Harlequin Ichthyosis reported in Nagpur
India | Jun 12, 2016, 08:01 AM ISTNagpur: India’s first case of Harlequin Ichthyosis baby was reported in Nagpur on Saturday. A Harlequin baby was born to a young couple in Lata Mangeshkar Hospital. Suffering from this rare genetic disorder known as
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Britain becomes first country to allow creation of 'three-parent' babies
World | Feb 04, 2015, 08:24 AM ISTLondon: Britain on Tuesday became the first country in the world to allow the creation of babies with DNA from three people after MPs voted for the controversial procedure.Lawmakers at the House Commons voted by