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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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Will my daughter have depression if my husband does?

I am a 30 year old female. I want to know will my daughter have depression if my husband does?
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Are speech issues in children genetic?

My child is 5 years old and he has speech issues. Are speech issues in children genetic?
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How do doctors test for geriatric depression?

I am a 43 year old female. I want to know how do doctors test for geriatric depression?
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Is sickle cell anemia genetically passed down?

I am a 30 year old female. I want to know is sickle cell anemia genetically passed down?
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How serious is the coronavirus for children?

I am a 35 year old female with 2 young children. How serious is the coronavirus for children?
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What causes seniors to sun-down?

I am a 51 year old male. I was staying overnight with my elderly father and saw him "sun-downing". What causes seniors to sun-down?
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Does depression damage your brain?

My 17 year old son suffers from depression. He doesn't want to spend time with friends or leave the house. Does depression damage your brain?
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Are anxiety disorders genetically passed on?

I am a 29 year old male. I want to know are anxiety disorders genetically passed on? My brother and father both have it.
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Can your diet affect your arthritis?

My 20-year-old daughter has mild juvenile arthritis. I was wondering can your diet affect your arthritis? Or does only genetics play a role?
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Are blood disorders genetically passed on?

I am a 33 year old female. I want to know are blood disorders genetically passed on?
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How do you prevent a cancer gene from passing on?

I am a 28 year old female. I am planning on having a child but I am worried about passing on a bone marrow illness to my child. Can anything prevent this?
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What causes memory loss and forgetfulness?

I am a 34 year old male. I want to know what causes memory loss and forgetfulness?
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Is sleep apnea genetic?

My husband has sleep apnea and my son shows signs of it. Is sleep apnea genetic?
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Can a gene test predict aging diseases?

I am a 23 year old female. I want to know can a gene test predict aging diseases?
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Are heart conditions genetically passed on?

I am a 31 year old female. I want to know are heart conditions genetically passed on?
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Are blood disorders genetically passed on?

My son and father both have the same blood disorder. Are blood disorders genetically passed on?
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Is there a genetic predisposition to a peanut allergy?

My husband and son both have a peanut allergy. I was wondering is there a genetic predisposition to a peanut allergy?
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When do you put someone with dementia in a home?

My 82 year old father has increasingly bad dementia. When do you put someone with dementia in a home?
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How to help a family member with dementia?

My father is 82 and has severe dementia. We are not sure how to help him. How to help a family member with dementia?
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