genetic predisposition


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genetic predisposition

Molecular medicine The tendency to suffer from certain genetic diseases–eg, Huntington's disease, or inherit certain skills–eg, musical talent
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This analysis was designed to answer two questions: is physical activity and fitness associated with lower risk of cardiovascular events and what effect -- if any -- does genetic predisposition play in that equation.
When heart disease runs in the family, exercise may be best defense
It's fairly quick, painless and easy way to learn what genetic predispositions you may have.
FDA Approves 23andMe Direct-To-Consumer Testing
But remember, just because you have a genetic predisposition to a disease doesn't mean you're guaranteed to develop it.
The skin condition that puts you at risk for Alzheimer's and autoimmune diseases
I''m also planning to cut down on sugar and salt, as despite my BMI being higher than is healthy, I don''t have a genetic predisposition to obesity.
Isthistest alifesaver ? Sales of home testing kits for health conditions are booming, but Conditions are booming, but CAROLINE JONES asks do they provide useful insights or simply panic the so-called worriedwell? the so-calledworriedwell?
Conclusion The people suffering from melasma of Eastern sub-Himalayan region, have genetic predisposition especially in early onset disease.
Melasma in the people of Sub-Himalayan region of Eastern India
One of the causes of obesity is a genetic predisposition, YE-zbaE-yoy-lu said.
66 pct of Turkish population faces obesity threat
London, United Kingdom, March 31, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Test Diagnostics introduces their genetic predisposition at home DNA testing kit.
TestDiagnostics.com is the Future for Managing Healthcare
In individuals with a genetic predisposition, trauma causes long-term changes in DNA methylation leading to a lasting dysregulation of the stress hormone system.
Childhood Trauma Leaves Mark on DNA
"Just as important, however," said Weilie, is "that we can show that alterations in the number of stem cells as a result of harmful substances take place only in children who have already been afflicted with skin manifestations." This leads to the conclusion: There is a relationship between the genetic predisposition for a disease and environmental influences --there are environmental and life style factors which determine whether a genetic predisposition is in fact realized or not.
Smoking affects allergy-relevant stem cells
These findings are the first stage in developing an easy and relatively inexpensive genetic test to help women determine whether they have a genetic predisposition to early menopause, bur the discriminative power is still limited.
First step towards genetic test to predict early menopause, UK
The reason: a genetic predisposition makes it much easier and cheaper to detect among those with a Mennonite genetic background.
Woman Denied Cancer Screening Because of Genetic Background
An omega-3 fat found in fish oil reduces the risk of precancerous intestinal polyps in people who have a genetic predisposition to get polyps and colon cancer.
Omega-3s & polyps

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