Inside America's Most Inbred Family
A journalist recounts their unsettling encounter with the Whittaker family, known as one of America's most inbred families, revealing their struggles and the harsh realities of genetic isolation.
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Rare condition means some people never feel hungry
A rare genetic condition means some individuals never experience hunger, leading to unique health challenges and lifestyle adjustments. Discover their fascinating stories.
David Suchet on grandson's rare genetic disorder battle
Actor David Suchet shares his family's journey with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition affecting his grandson, to raise awareness and support research.
David Suchet on grandchild's tuberous sclerosis diagnosis
Renowned actor David Suchet shares his family's journey with tuberous sclerosis, advocating for greater awareness and research into the rare genetic condition.
David Suchet's grandson battles rare genetic disorder
Beloved actor David Suchet reveals his grandson's battle with a rare genetic disease, sharing the family's emotional journey and raising awareness for the condition.
Family's heart attacks reveal genetic health risk
A family's terrifying ordeal with heart attacks has prompted vital health checks, revealing a hidden genetic condition.
LA woman finds solace in sewing during pandemic
A Southern California resident turned to sewing during lockdown, discovering a therapeutic hobby that transformed her life.
Baby's 'colic' diagnosed as rare fatal disease
A baby boy's persistent crying was dismissed as colic before a devastating diagnosis revealed a rare genetic disorder. His parents share their emotional story.
Court backs school isolation booths in England
A recent court ruling has upheld the use of isolation booths in schools across England, sparking debate over student welfare and disciplinary measures.
Hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline, study finds
Groundbreaking research highlights how untreated hearing loss may accelerate cognitive decline and social isolation, urging early intervention.
MyHeritage DNA Test Kit Review: Explore Your Ancestry
Discover how the MyHeritage DNA test kit can help you explore your genetic roots with detailed ethnicity estimates and family matching features.
Dad's tearful TV revelation about daughter's rare illness
A father emotionally shares his family's struggle with his daughter's rare genetic disorder during an appearance on ITV's This Morning, raising awareness and touching viewers' hearts.
Genetic secret of people who never caught COVID revealed
Groundbreaking research reveals why certain individuals avoided COVID-19 infection entirely, pointing to a remarkable genetic advantage that kept them safe.
Mum's 999 call as son denied hospital bed
A mother's harrowing 999 call reveals the NHS crisis as her 12-year-old son with a rare genetic disorder is left without a hospital bed for days.
Genetic test predicts obesity risk decades in advance
A revolutionary genetic test may soon predict obesity risk years before symptoms appear, offering hope for early intervention and prevention.
Mother solves daughter's rare genetic disorder mystery
After years of uncertainty, a determined mother finally uncovers the truth behind her daughter's baffling health condition—a rare genetic disorder that had eluded doctors for years.
DNA test predicts childhood obesity risk
A groundbreaking DNA test may soon help identify children at risk of obesity early, offering parents and doctors a chance to intervene before health issues arise.
GPs prescribe football tickets to fight depression
A groundbreaking pilot scheme in the UK is testing whether football match tickets prescribed by GPs can help combat depression and social isolation.
Mitochondrial donation IVF: UK's genetic breakthrough
The UK's groundbreaking mitochondrial donation IVF technique marks a significant but careful step in genetic innovation, offering hope to families affected by mitochondrial diseases.
UK approves three-parent IVF to prevent genetic diseases
The UK has become the first country to officially approve a groundbreaking IVF technique that incorporates DNA from three individuals, aiming to prevent genetic disorders in babies.
IVF Breakthrough: Eight Babies Born Free of Mitochondrial Disease
A groundbreaking IVF procedure has successfully prevented mitochondrial disease in eight babies, marking a significant milestone in genetic medicine.
Mother's plea after daughter dies from rare disease
A grieving mother shares her devastating story after losing her daughter to mitochondrial disease, a rare and often misunderstood condition.
Girl, 12, isolated over 'too short' skirt
A 12-year-old girl was reportedly put in isolation at her school for wearing a skirt deemed 'too short'. Her parents are outraged, calling the decision 'ridiculous' and demanding answers.
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