An expert in the field revealed how genetic testing works, what it means and what steps to take if your family history points to an elevated risk of cancer. Genetic testing, as the name suggests, ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition that makes it hard for the heart to pump blood. Genetic testing is often recommended for family members of people with HCM. In this ...

Q: After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she’s urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic ...

Walgreen's may be holding off on releasing its do-it-yourself genetic testing kits, but other companies continue to sell them online. Some will even design a nutrition plan for you to lose weight, ...

THANK YOU. FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH. THE GROWING POPULARITY OF THOSE DNA TEST KITS MEANS MORE PEOPLE MAY FIND THEIR FAMILY TREE UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE THIS YEAR. HERE WITH SOME ADVICE ABOUT GIVING AND ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition that people typically inherit from their biological parents through their genes. Genetic testing can help identify people at risk of developing ...

Medicare Part B covers various genetic tests for diagnosing genetic conditions, identifying cancer risks, and predicting medication responses if a doctor deems them medically necessary. The cost of ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Robert S. Gold, MD: One important topic is genetic testing. We see a lot of children who have genetic issues.

FARGO – Nichole Mortice has struggled for all of her 37 years with anger and depression. She attempted suicide several times as a child and adolescent. She tried to hang herself, overdose on ...