Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a complex genetic disease that is highly treatable but which in a severe form can have a profound effect on the life of an individual. Evidence suggests that ADHD is primarily a polygenic disorder often...
CoverTheUninsured.com states that children make up over 20 percent of people in the U.S. without health insurance. This means that millions of teens and children go without the health care they need. Many uninsured families are those of the...
Almost all human disease has a genetic basis, even those associated with lifestyle choices such as obesity, heart disease and alcoholism. So why do genetic diseases occur in some people, but not in others? The answer lies in the human genome. ...
Medical experts believe alcoholism stems from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. A strong genetic contribution to alcoholism shows in the three- to four-fold higher risk for alcoholism among first-degree relatives of an alcoholic...
