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Plate It Right! Understanding Hunger, Fullness & Your Eating Phenotype To bite or not to bite — that’s a question most of us answer without thinking, several times a day....

Ancient Jain practices — eating before sunset, prayer in yoga postures, periodic fasting, and a low-carb plant-based diet — are surprisingly aligned with modern nutrition and wellness science. This article...

Beta thalassemia affects 3.3% of Indians as carriers. Genetic testing enables carrier screening, prenatal diagnosis, and informed family planning — critical tools for reducing the burden of this inherited blood...

Depression in children is real, serious, and often missed. Unlike adult depression, it can manifest as irritability, physical complaints, or school refusal rather than sadness. This article explores the signs,...

Running a long-distance race is about far more than fitness — it’s about challenge, grit, community, and transformation. Team MapmyGenome shares five compelling reasons why participating in a marathon or...

Training for a marathon or long-distance run? MapmyGenome's fitness experts share six practical tips — from consistency and progressive overload to nutrition, stretching, and the right shoes — to help...

Clinical Utility of Clopidogrel Drug Response Testing Clopidogrel (brand name Plavix) is one of the most widely prescribed antiplatelet drugs in the world, used to prevent blood clots in patients...

MapmyGenome CEO Anu Acharya Wins Women Ahead Honour: ET Startup Awards 2015 Anu Acharya, CEO of MapmyGenome, won the Women Ahead honour at the Jio Economic Times Startup Awards 2015,...

Happy Independence Day: 15 August MapmyGenome wishes you a Happy Independence Day. Our freedom fighters struggled long and hard for India’s freedom — a freedom that has to be cherished...

Genetic counseling helps you understand your family's health history, identify inherited disease risks, and take preventive action before conditions become serious. This article explains what happens in a genetic counseling...

Nicotine dependence and lung cancer risk are significantly influenced by genetics — particularly variants in CHRNA5, CYP2A6, and related genes. Understanding your genetic profile can support more effective smoking cessation...

Children experience stress too — from academic pressure and social challenges to family changes and health issues. This article explores the signs of stress in children, its causes, and practical...