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Are heart disorders genetic?

I have a family history of heart attack. Are heart disorders genetic?
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Facial feature recognition?

Often people say to siblings "you look so alike!", yet those siblings don't see the resemblance at all. However, this could be chalked up to how acquainted they are with every...
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Cousin marriage?

I am invited to marry my girl cousin. Is that healthy? Can that make birth problems? (My girl cousin is the 2nd child of my uncle. I am the 2nd child of my mom. My uncle...
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Years of pain and symptoms unanswered?

Hello, I have a big family history of autoimmune and thyroid disease. This list includes lupus (grandma and mother), Hashimoto's (aunt and mother), scleroderma (sister), nmo/devics/neuromyelitis...
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Is this a disability?

I have hemihypertrophy, my right side is shorter but bulkier than my left side. It can't be cured I just want to know if this is counted as a disability?
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Can an adult with muscular dysthropy get the covid-19 vaccine?

Can a person with MD get the vaccine?
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What causes a child to develop Marfin syndrome?

My newborn baby was diagnosed with Marfin syndrome. What causes this disorder?
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How can I prevent my child from getting a blood disorder if it runs in the family?

I am a 28 year old female. I want to know how can I prevent my child from getting a blood disorder if it runs in the family?
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What mental illness can cause psychosis?

My 75 year old mother started having psychosis. I want to know what mental illness can cause psychosis?
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What is the success rate of treatment for pediatric leukemia?

I am a 29 year old female. I want to know what is the success rate of treatment for pediatric leukemia?
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Is Duchenne's (DMD) genetic?

I want to know is Duchenne's (DMD) genetic?
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XX Male Syndrome?

I am a 21 year old male. I had suspicions of an intersex condition or disorder of sex development. My testosterone was always low since I started puberty. I have a micropenis....
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Is scoliosis a genetic condition?

I am a 23 year old male. I want to know is scoliosis a genetic condition?
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Why do I have Brachydactyly when my family doesn't?

I have brachydactyly type D, which is clearly visible. It is a genetic mutation, but my parents and their parents don't have it. How is it possible?
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What is the likelihood of my unborn son having autism?

I am a 26 year old pregnant female. My husband has a very mild form of autism. What is the likelihood of my unborn son having autism?
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Is Alzheimer's disease mostly genetic?

I am a 39 year old female and my mom passed away from Alzheimer's disease at age 78. Is Alzheimer's disease mostly genetic?
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My baby was born 6 weeks early, what are the risks?

My baby was born at 34 weeks and we are worried if she will have any health problems. What health issues could she develop from being a premature baby?
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Can a mole on your hand be removed?

I am a 24-year-old female and I have a big mole on my hand which I want to get removed. Is that possible?
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Why do I have a bump on my abdomen?

I am a 74-year-old male and I developed a bump on my abdomen area about a month ago. Why do I have a bump on my abdomen?
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What causes genetic mutations?

My friend's son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, but they had zero family history of the disorder and said that it was from a genetic mutation. What usually causes genetic...
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