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  World Down Syndrome Day: Know its causes, importance of early diagnosis, lab tests and more

  Health | March 21, 2025 12:01 IST

  World 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 | March 20, 2025 22:43 IST

  Know 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 | July 27, 2024 10:36 IST

  Study 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 | April 17, 2024 15:17 IST

  Raising 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 | April 03, 2024 18:04 IST

  The 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 | March 21, 2024 11:44 IST

  Discover 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 | February 22, 2024 16:56 IST

  Muscular 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 | April 04, 2022 12:50 IST

  Bipolar 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 | August 21, 2021 13:15 IST

  Mahi 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 | October 22, 2019 11:28 IST

  Children, 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 | December 23, 2018 23:28 IST

  The 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 | February 23, 2018 15:51 IST

  Researchers 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 | August 15, 2017 16:12 IST

  Ms 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 | July 21, 2017 13:53 IST

  A 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 | April 26, 2017 16:46 IST

  The 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 | June 12, 2016 8:01 IST

  Nagpur: 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 | February 04, 2015 8:24 IST

  London: 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