All of us deal with stress at some point or another. However, you may have noticed that some people are more prone to stress-related irritability and outbursts than others. This may be more than just a personality quirk; your genes ...
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Why Genetics Can Influence Your Weight
When it comes to the major health issues in the developed world, obesity ranks near the top of the list. Over the last several decades, the US obesity rate has risen dramatically, reaching 36 percent in the year 2010. Furthermore, ...
Read More »Examining Graves’ Disease
It’s hard to understate the importance of our immune system in our everyday health. While we’re out attending to our daily responsibilities, our immune system stays on constant lookout for dangerous invaders. In most cases, our bodies’ defense systems have ...
Read More »The Severe Impact of Cystic Fibrosis
In a perfect world, childhood would be a thoroughly carefree and idyllic experience, free of harsh illnesses that wreck the body’s health. Unfortunately, reality can be very cruel to the young, afflicting them with chronic illnesses that cause a variety ...
Read More »An Inherited Problem: A Look at Huntington’s Disease
Most serious illnesses can be blamed a small number of culprits – infectious viruses and bacteria, poor lifestyle choices or certain chemical reactions within the body. Thanks to decades of medical research, many of these diseases can be prevented through ...
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