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Tribal women too are entitled to equal share in inherited property, rules Madras HC 

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Tribal women too are entitled to equal share in inherited property, rules Madras HC 

Tribal women too are entitled to inherit an equal share of property along with their male counterparts or coparceners, as the Madras High Court has held and directed the State government to initiate steps for notifying that all Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the State would be governed by the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, … Read more

Blood Test Spots Rare Inherited Diseases

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By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Nov. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Whole genome sequencing of blood samples improves detection of rare genetic conditions called mitochondrial disorders, British researchers report. These disorders are inherited and affect about 1 in 4,300 people, causing progressive, incurable diseases. Though they are among the most common inherited disorders, mitochondrial disorders … Read more

Caffeine May Raise Risk of Inherited Glaucoma

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June 10, 2021 — People who drink a lot of caffeine have a higher risk of glaucoma, but only if their genes already make them susceptible to the eye disease, researchers say. People with a parent or sibling diagnosed with glaucoma should consider limiting caffeine to the amount in two cups of coffee a … Read more