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… Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic (DNA) Test On this page: Overview Related … When a disease is found in families, the cause could be genetic (heredity), something in the environment, lifestyle … these genes will be passed on. A person who inherits the genetic defect will most likely develop Alzheimer's disease. …
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… Unplanned Weight Loss On this page: Overview Overview What is unplanned weight loss? Unplanned weight loss means losing weight without trying to. It may be …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview … examination to document your child's growth pattern. "Overweight" and "obese" are terms sometimes used when referring … charts or the body mass index (BMI) to measure a child's weight in relation to his or her height. If your child is …
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… HIV and Weight Loss On this page: Overview Overview Weight loss in people with HIV has many possible causes. … They may include: An opportunistic infection . If you lose weight fast, it may be because you have another infection …
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Weight-Loss Medicines On this page: About This Medicine … doctor. What are some examples? Here are some examples of weight-loss medicines. For each item in the list, the … your intestines. Prescription-strength orlistat is the only weight-loss medicine that is approved for children. It is …
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… Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) On this page: What Is an Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)? Health Tools What Is Carrier … Be Tested? What Is an Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP)? The Ashkenazi Jewish genetic panel is …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic Testing On this page: Overview About the Test Deciding About Testing Genetic Counselling Overview Alpha-1 antitrypsin … AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the only known genetic (inherited) factor that increases your chances for …
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… Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview … women wonder about how their body will change and how much weight they will gain. Maybe this is something that you've been thinking about too. Weight gain is healthy and normal when you're pregnant. And …
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Weight and Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview … Overview There is a strong link between being overweight and the risk for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the …