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  1. Type 2 diabetes 
    ... the normal range. To keep up with the increasing need, insulin-producing cells in the pancreas (called ... and excessive weight gain make it worse, greatly increasing the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.Type ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/type-2-diabetes - Genetics
  2. Factor V Leiden thrombophilia 
    ... the clotting process remains active longer than usual, increasing the chance of developing abnormal blood clots.Other ... with factor V Leiden thrombophilia. These factors include increasing age, obesity, injury, surgery, smoking, pregnancy, and the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/factor-v-leiden-thrombophilia - Genetics
  3. KCNH2 gene 
    ... the transmission of electrical signals in the heart, increasing the risk of an irregular heartbeat that can ... of ion channels made with the KCNH2 protein, increasing the channels' activity. As a result, more potassium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnh2 - Genetics
  4. Ulcerative colitis 
    ... America and Western Europe; however, the prevalence is increasing in other regions. In North America, ulcerative colitis ... analysis identifies 29 additional ulcerative colitis risk loci, increasing the number of confirmed associations to 47. Nat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ulcerative-colitis - Genetics
  5. KCNQ1 gene 
    ... the transmission of electrical signals in the heart, increasing the risk of an irregular heartbeat that can ... of ion channels made with the KCNQ1 protein, increasing the channels' activity. As a result, more potassium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/kcnq1 - Genetics
  6. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma 
    ... 60s, although the incidence among younger individuals is increasing. HNSCC is caused by a variety of factors ... development of HNSCC. HPV infection accounts for the increasing incidence of HNSCC in younger people.Researchers have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../head-and-neck-squamous-cell-carcinoma - Genetics
  7. HFE gene 
    ... mutations may trigger this type of porphyria by increasing the absorption of iron. A buildup of excess ... symptoms of X-linked sideroblastic anemia by further increasing the absorption of dietary iron, leading to an ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/hfe - Genetics
  8. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... from repeated sun exposure can damage existing moles, increasing their risk of becoming malignant. Research has shown ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics
  9. NBEAL2 gene 
    ... the clumping of platelets in response to injury, increasing the risk of abnormal bleeding. Myelofibrosis is thought ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nbeal2 - Genetics
  10. Is longevity determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... death by decreasing the risk of infant mortality, increasing the chances of surviving childhood, and avoiding infection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/longevity - Genetics
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