Ever heard of Triple X syndrome?

It results in an extra X chromosome in girls.  While most show no symptoms, some aren't so lucky:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806696/what_parents_should_do_if_they_suspect.html?cat=5

What is Kennedy's disease?

No, it's not related to the political family.  Find out here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2804176/what_is_kennedys_disease.html?cat=5

Today is the feast of St. Joseph. Ever wondered about him?

Here's what we know about the foster father of Jesus Christ:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2806060/who_was_st_joseph_really.html?cat=34

Hope for brain cancer patients: the Smart Bomb

Its goal:  helping cancer patients get the most aggressive treatment possible while lessening the side effects.  Read about it here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2782306/smart_bomb_treatment_offers_hope_for.html?cat=5

Really strange sleep disorders

For those who suffer from them, they're not just strange--they're bizarre:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2779860/a_guide_to_strange_sleep_disorders.html?cat=5

How to help your dog shed excess winter weight

Did Fido or Fifi gain a little (or a lot) this winter?  Here are some tips on helping your pooch shed those extra winter pounds:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2784354/how_to_help_your_dog_shed_excess_winter.html?cat=53

Pending legislation seeks to protect pets

It's in Congress, right now in committee in both the House and the Senate.  Read how this act would protect animals - including your pets - from ending up as subjects at research labs:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2740203/how_the_pet_safety_and_protection_act.html

Why I still want a Toyota

My Camry is nearly 8 years old but has only 43,000 miles on it.  Eventually, I'll have to replace it. Here's why I'd still buy a Toyota:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2750089/the_advantages_of_buying_a_toyota.html?cat=27

Why some fibromyalgia patients want to try medical marijuana

For some individuals with fibromyalgia, medical marijuana offers the possibility of relief from pain and other symptoms.  Read why here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2732117/medical_marijuana_linked_to_fibromyalgia.html?cat=70

What on earth is a physiatrist?

No, it really isn't someone with a career in physics.  It's a medical speciality.  Read about physiatrists here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2696799/what_is_a_physiatrist.html?cat=5

Rare bone disease dates to King Tut

Recent findings about the physical condition of King Tut, who died at the age of 19 some 3,300 years ago, show him to have been a fragile individual with many physical problems. DNA testing indicated his parents were siblings, a common practice among pharaohs of that period.  Tut apparently had a club foot and shuffered from Kohler's syndrome, a disease that still affects children today:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2708235/rare_kohlers_disease_affected_bones.html?cat=37

Why are chocolate diamonds so hot?

Once considered low-priced pariahs among diamond afficianados, chocolate diamonds are now really popular.

Here's an overview of what they are, how they're sold as jewelry, and what you need to know before buying them:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2698485/why_are_chocolate_diamonds_really_hot.html?cat=46

What on earth is Angelman syndrome?

It's named after a doctor with the same name.  This sad disorder causes developmental delays and odd behavior in the children it affects.  Doctors have identified the genetic disorder they believe causes it:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2664471/what_is_angelman_syndrome.html?cat=70

Does your adolescent suffer from Sleeping Beauty syndrome?

It's as mysterious as a sleep disorder can get.  Sleeping Beauty syndrome is the popular name for Kleine-Levin syndrome.  Its main victims are adolescents, who sleep up to 20 hours a day.  Here's what you need to know about this rare neurological condition:

http://www.helium.com/items/1738674-what-is-sleeping-beauty-syndrome

How to massage your cat

Is your cat a total introvert?  So wild you can't even approach without a handful of bandages in your pocket?

Here's the lowdown on the benefits of cat massage for felines with health or behavioral problem or those who just plain love to be pampered:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2676589/how_to_massage_a_cat.html?cat=53