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Lifestyle Disorders: Dyslipidemia Dyslipidemia is the presence of unusual amounts of lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, or fat phospholipids) in the bloodstream. It is a major risk factor for heart diseases like...

Sprint: Power-Based Workout Infographic Unravelling your DNA can tell you your muscle type (power vs endurance) and help you choose the workout best suited for you. Type II (fast-twitch muscle...

Lifestyle Disorders: Cancer Cancer is a cluster of diseases distinguished by uncontrolled growth of cells, caused by both internal factors (mutations, hormones) and external factors (diet, alcohol, radiation). It is...

Your genetic makeup significantly influences how your body processes polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). A DNA-guided approach to dietary fat — balancing omega-3 and omega-6 intake based on your genes —...

Lifestyle Disorders: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic conditions that affects the small intestine and large intestine. The two major types are Ulcerative...

Main Nahi Maakhan Khayo — The Genetics of Lactose Intolerance Lord Krishna’s famous line — “Main nahi maakhan khayo” (I did not eat the butter) — takes on a whole...

Lifestyle Disorders: Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. The most frequently occurring are Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) — where...

Lifestyle Disorders: Diabetes Diabetes is a situation that weakens the body’s capacity to process blood sugar levels. The most frequent types are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) — insulin-dependent, also called...

Prevention Is Better than Cure This is an oft-repeated idiom we have been hearing ever since we were children. But have we ever given it an adequate amount of thought?...

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12): An Essential Micronutrient Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient belonging to the group of water-soluble vitamins. Also known as cobalamin, it plays a considerable role in cellular...

Food allergies have a significant genetic component — influenced by HLA gene variants, SERPINB gene clusters, and inherited immune response patterns. Understanding your genetic predisposition helps you manage food reactions...

Your DNA and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) — particularly omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids — are essential fats that your body cannot produce on its own. They...