February has two different meanings for our family. On one hand, it’s the month of roses, chocolates, cards, and heart-shaped everything. On the other, it’s Rare Disease Awareness Month, culminating in Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28. It’s a time when families like ours, who are living with…
Non-obese children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) have imbalances in the blood levels of signaling molecules that facilitate communication between muscles, bones, and fat tissue, a single-center study from Poland suggests. According to the researchers, such imbalances “may impair muscle development and bone metabolism” in “normal-weight children” with the rare…
Adolescents and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) in Australia are largely following national healthy eating guidelines, yet they still face high rates of obesity due to consuming significantly more than what’s recommended for the condition. According to a new study, while these patients are choosing the right types of…
Prader-Will syndrome is a rare and complex genetic condition that results in a variety of physical and mental symptoms. Learn more about the disease here.
Prader-Willi is caused by genetic changes in a particular area of chromosome 15. Learn more about what causes the disease here.
Symptoms of Prader-Willi range from physical impairments to cognitive and behavioral issues. Learn more about the symptoms of the disease here.
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