Dan T Brody, MD

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• Father's Age at Conception Can Affect Social Development in his Child

  It has been known for a while now, but not fully understood why, that the age of parents can have an effect on the child's chance of being on the autism spectrum. The full reasons why are not known, but there are some ideas. To examine the potential reasons, recently a study looked at behavioral...

• Why am I so Sleepy During the Daytime?

  Not sleeping enough can have serious consequences. Similarly, excessive sleepiness, especially in the morning, is not considered normal or healthy for anybody. Sleepiness is becoming a common problem in the country, with more than 20% of people suffering from it. When sleep affects the daily routine...

• What is Hypothyroidism? Get the Facts

  Hypothyroidism is characterized by an under active thyroid gland that fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormones. These hormones are important in maintaining an adequate metabolic rate and energy production. Thus, low levels of thyroid hormones affect each and every organ of the body,...

• New Gene Mutations Found in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Genetics plays a vital part in rheumatoid arthritis. The role that genetics play in the development of rheumatoid arthritis is of great curiosity to patients, physicians, and researchers alike. Gene mutation is frequently discussed with other conditions, including cancer. It has not been discussed...

• How to Prevent Varicose Veins

  Although spider veins and varicose veins do not seem to bother the majority, they can lead to pain and can result in skin ulcers in severe cases. Although you cannot keep varicose veins away totally, there are certain things you can practice to lower the risk of developing them. Factors That...

• Children May Have Asthma Because of Their Mother's Health Before and During Pregnancy

  A new study has shown that children born from women who were overweight or obese during pregnancy has a higher risk of getting asthma during adolescence. The study conducted by the researchers from Britain, Finland, and Sweden shows that an individual's weight before pregnancy influences the...