Fragile X syndrome in children

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an inherited genetic condition. It’s also known as Martin-Bell syndrome. It is an inherited genetic disease passed from parents to children that causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. FXS is the... Read more →

Women Sleep Disorders Up Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Women who have a problem in sleeping are at high risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, which is about 47% higher in those people who have one sleeping disorder to more than 4 times the risk for four different sleeping problems combined. Researchers... Read more →

Older Adults and Depression

Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is not a normal part of aging. It may be overlooked because for some older adults who have depression, sadness is not their main symptom. There are several forms of depression.... Read more →

Risk factors associated with Dementia

Risk factors are characteristics of the person, lifestyle, environment, and genetic background that contribute to the likelihood of getting a disease. Risk factors on their own are not causes of a disease. Having little or no exposure to... Read more →