Genetic Diseases

Genetic Diseases

Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Genetic Testing: What Research Says About MYBPC3 and MYH7 Results

A relative has HCM? Cohort studies, the 2024 guideline and phase 3 trials explain gene testing, family heart checks, sports and new drugs.
Genetic Diseases

Is Diverticulitis Genetic? What Twin, Gene and Lifestyle Research Says About Family Risk

Diverticulitis runs in families, yet most people with a family history or a high genetic score never get it. Here is what twin, gene and lifestyle studies show.
Genetic Diseases

Is IBS Genetic? What a Polygenic Risk Score Means, by the Research

Is IBS genetic? Family, twin and GWAS studies show many small gene effects plus environment. What a 23andMe IBS score means, red flags, and treatments.
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Is Rosacea Genetic? What Twin and Gene Studies Show About Family Risk

Is rosacea genetic? Twin and gene studies say genes matter, but triggers and care matter too. Real numbers, what a 23andMe report means, and US/Canada care.
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Is Severe Acne Genetic? What Twin and Gene Studies Mean for Parents

Twin studies say acne is highly heritable, yet DNA scores predict it poorly. What the research means for parents, testing, treatment and privacy.
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Is Asthma Genetic? What 52 DNA Regions and a 2025 Biologic Approval Mean for Your Family

A 2025 gene study found 52 DNA regions tied to asthma risk. Here is what that and a new twice-yearly biologic drug mean for your family.
Genetic Diseases

Is Eczema Genetic? What Your 23andMe Polygenic Risk Score Really Means

A 23andMe eczema risk score is not a diagnosis. See what the FLG gene, a 2023 gene study, and two new FDA-approved biologics actually mean.
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Is Lupus Hereditary? What a 23andMe Polygenic Risk Result Really Means

A 23andMe lupus risk flag is not a diagnosis. See what the 2026 genetics study, GINA protections, and the newest FDA-approved treatment actually mean.
Genetic Diseases

Are Uterine Fibroids Hereditary? What Your 23andMe Result Really Means

A 23andMe "higher likelihood" result for uterine fibroids is not a diagnosis. Here is what the genetics, the real risk, and your options actually mean.
Genetic Diseases

Is Glaucoma Hereditary? TMCO1, MYOC, and What a 23andMe Result Really Means

A 23andMe "increased likelihood" glaucoma result is not a diagnosis. Here is what 263 risk loci, MYOC, and a real eye exam actually mean.