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Aarskog Syndrome

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Aarskog Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. Synonyms AAS FGDY Aarskog disease Scott Aarskog syndrome Aarskog-Scott syndrome faciodigitogenital syndrome faciogenital dysplasia ...

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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

  What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency? Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (alpha-1) is a genetic disease, meaning it’s passed down from your parents. It can cause serious lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It can also cause liver disease that leads to jaundice, which makes your skin look yellowish. There’s ...

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Suddenly Hungry All the Time? This Might Be Why

There are both physical and psychological reasons your appetite could change even when it seems your eating and exercise routine have not. First, check the calendar: Hunger can come and go with your menstrual cycle. The week before your period, your levels of progesterone peak, and along with that often comes a tendency to overeat; ...

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