More people are turning to genetic counseling to understand their DNA and assess their risk for certain diseases. As part of ...

Only the medical diagnosis needs to be disclosed as part of a person's history when purchasing insurance policies. Read more ...

When the Human Genome Project concluded 21 years ago, it opened the door for genetic testing and a promise for lifesaving screenings and personalized medicine. An innovation that serves as a key ...

Genetic testing, often via a blood sample, can confirm a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. It can also identify specific gene mutations to help guide treatment and determine whether or not someone is a ...

In 2023, Jill Martin took a test that changed her life. She underwent genetic testing for breast cancer and learned she had a BRCA2 mutation, which increases one’s risk of developing breast and other ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and genetic testing proved to be lifesaving for the women featured in this story. Jodi Lavery discovered she had a BRCA-2 gene mutation, ...

Best DNA testing kits for uncovering your family history, tried and tested - Use a DNA kit to fill out the branches on your ...

LDCT lung cancer screening implementation in a Veterans Affairs hospital: A quality initiative. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not include a ...

Genetic tests for Alzheimer’s can detect specific genes linked to the disease. In most cases, they can’t definitively confirm or predict a diagnosis, but they can provide insight into your relative ...