Ribosomes are the structures inside of a cell in which proteins are made. It was once thought that any mutations in the ribosomes would be deadly, but scientists discovered otherwise. In August of 2008, the National Institute of Diabetes and...
Recommendations for pregnant women with epilepsy have changed considerably over the past few decades. Once discouraged from getting pregnant at all, women with epilepsy now have a 90 percent chance of having a normal pregnancy and a healthy baby,...
Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause a number of long-term, negative effects on a developing child. FAS, or fetal alcohol syndrome, is one such debilitating condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. The Centers for Disease...
Genetic hearing loss accounts for 30% to 50% of hearing disorders. Thanks to exciting advances in genetic mapping, research is now able to identify more than seventy genes that lead to deafness. The genes responsible for hearing disorders may be...
Contact lenses that modify the appearance of eye color are a longstanding staple in cosmetic technology. However, a new procedure, termed NewColorIris, uses what's called an interocular implant to change eye color permanently, without contacts....
Your genes, also known as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), contribute to defining you as a person. They determine your appearance, your personality and your health condition. Sometimes, environmental or hereditary factors can play a role in...
Hypothyroidism is a common disease. It has been diagnosed in more than 1 percent of the American population. Approximately 5 percent of people older than 60 years of age suffer from this disorder. Hypothyroid diseases occur when the body is not...
Young children are usually at the highest risk when it comes to choking hazard. Playing with small toys, running with things in their mouth and still learning how to chew and swallow food properly increases choking risk. It is easy for both...
During pregnancy, you may find your baby's appearance just as interesting as his internal development. Later in pregnancy, you may be able to see a significant amount of your baby's external development during an ultrasound. However, you can...
For many people, there is nothing more exciting than finding out that you are expecting a baby. Whether it was planned conception or a complete surprise, the feeling of elation still emerges. Each pregnancy trimester is a stage, a building block....
According to the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAFP), two to three percent of infants are mentally challenged. Chromosomal abnormities, genetic syndromes, birth injuries and environmental factors can cause mental retardation. In 30 to 50...
Up to 90 percent of women develop cellulite at some point in their life. While genetics plays an important role on who gets cellulite and how much, you can prevent or diminish the appearance of those unsightly fat deposits by making a change in...