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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Inherited obesity
  1. Ovarian Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cancer in a mother, daughter, or sister Have inherited changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. Have certain other genetic conditions, such as Lynch syndrome Have endometriosis Took hormone replacement therapy Are overweight or have obesity Are tall Are older, especially those who have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ovariancancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... is unknown. But sometimes these genetic changes are inherited, meaning that you are born with them. Breast cancer that is caused by inherited genetic changes is called hereditary breast cancer. There ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html - Health Topics
  3. Diabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... being physically active and being overweight or having obesity. Researchers think gestational diabetes is caused by the ... 2 diabetes if you: Are overweight or have obesity. Are over age 35. Children, teenagers, and younger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html - Health Topics
  4. High Cholesterol in Children and Teens (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... one or both parents have high cholesterol Having obesity Some diseases, such as diabetes, kidney disease, and ... your child or teen is overweight or has obesity. If everyone in the family makes these changes, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/highcholesterolinchildrenandteens.html - Health Topics
  5. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cholesterol. For example, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes very high levels of cholesterol ... of total cholesterol. Weight. Being overweight or having obesity raises your cholesterol level. What other health problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html - Health Topics
  6. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that raise your risk for colorectal cancer are inherited, meaning that you are born with them. Besides ... from colorectal cancer compared to other races. Having obesity. What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer? Colorectal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics
  7. Down Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... called trisomy 21. Down syndrome is usually not inherited. It happens by chance, as an error when ... Problems with the upper part of the spine Obesity How is Down syndrome diagnosed? Health care providers ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/downsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  8. Eye Care (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or having obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes. Having diabetes ... your family medical history. Some eye diseases are inherited, so it is important to find out whether ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyecare.html - Health Topics
  9. Heart Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... include: High blood pressure. High cholesterol levels. Diabetes. Obesity. Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Chronic kidney disease. Metabolic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseases.html - Health Topics
  10. How to Lower Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... healthy weight. If you are overweight or have obesity, losing weight can help lower your LDL cholesterol ... to lower cholesterol Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited condition that causes very high levels of cholesterol ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtolowercholesterol.html - Health Topics