genetic diseases

Porphyria is a rare disorder that can involve multiple body systems. Those who have this disorder can have severe symptoms that require intensive treatment, whereas others may never know they have it.

To learn more about this condition, we explore everything there is to know, including the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

All Canadian and American babies are now screened for cystic fibrosis, but for those born before the testing was possible, here are the most common signs and symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

Rett syndrome is a severe genetic disorder that affects the way the brain develops, causing progressive disability of the muscles. It almost exclusively affects females and occurs in an estimated 1 in 12,000 girls born each year. Due to its rarity, the condition may be challenging to identify early on in a child’s life, as […]

When it comes to family ties, unfortunately, you can end up inheriting more than your mother’s talent for sketching and your grandfather’s comedic charm. Aside from personality traits, personal passions, and even certain physical aspects (i.e., blood type, body type, or eye color), you may also be prone to inherited health conditions thanks to your family […]

While eating right to maintain a healthy weight, and even shed a few unwanted pounds may be admirable, there are many other reasons to make healthy changes that don’t even bring losing weight into the equation.