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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for "Obesity," susceptibility to
  1. What does it mean to have a genetic predisposition to a disease?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... genes, each with a small effect, may underlie susceptibility to many common diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. Researchers are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../mutationsanddisorders/predisposition - Genetics
  2. BDNF gene 
    ... PubMed BRAIN-DERIVED NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR; BDNF BULIMIA NERVOSA, ... EL, Lacbawan FL, Uhl GR, Rennert OM, Yanovski JA. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor and obesity in the WAGR syndrome. N Engl J Med. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/bdnf - Genetics
  3. 16p11.2 deletion syndrome 
    ... this disorder are also at increased risk of obesity compared with the general population. However, there is ... family members may be affected as well. Autism, susceptibility to, 14A AUTS14A Genetic Testing Registry: Proximal 16p11. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/16p112-deletion-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Osteoarthritis 
    ... indicates that longer lifespans and higher rates of obesity do not fully explain the increase. Scientists suggest ... that are associated with osteoarthritis risk, such as obesity and activity that places excessive stress on the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/osteoarthritis - Genetics
  5. Type 2 diabetes 
    ... Due to an increase in inactive (sedentary) lifestyles, obesity, and other risk factors, the frequency of this ... that predispose to the disease include overweight or obesity, insulin resistance, prediabetes (higher-than-normal blood glucose ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/type-2-diabetes - Genetics
  6. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 
    ... in addition to NAFLD, the metabolic syndrome includes obesity, type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (insulin resistance), ... is increasing along with the rising prevalence of obesity in industrialized societies, and it is now the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease - Genetics
  7. Hypertension 
    ... intake influence blood pressure. Other disorders, such as obesity, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea also increase the ... Disorders (NORD) ClinicalTrials.gov HYPERTENSION, ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION, ESSENTIAL, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 2 HYPERTENSION, ESSENTIAL, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO, 1 HYPERTENSION, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/hypertension - Genetics
  8. Prostate cancer 
    ... not enough vegetables, a largely inactive (sedentary) lifestyle, obesity, excessive alcohol use, or exposure to certain toxic ... 9 Genetic Testing Registry: Prostate cancer/brain cancer susceptibility Familial prostate cancer National Organization for Rare Disorders ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/prostate-cancer - Genetics
  9. Spina bifida 
    ... risk factors for spina bifida include diabetes mellitus, obesity, exposure to high heat (such as a fever ... TUBE DEFECTS, FOLATE-SENSITIVE; NTDFS NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS, SUSCEPTIBILITY TO; NTD PubMed Au KS, Ashley-Koch A, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/spina-bifida - Genetics
  10. Cholangiocarcinoma 
    ... certain lifestyle factors, including smoking, alcohol use, and obesity, may also contribute to the risk of developing ... Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma ... Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma National Organization for Rare Disorders ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cholangiocarcinoma - Genetics
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