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, ...

Genetic testing can help doctors diagnose some neurological disorders, such as Huntington’s disease. It can also provide insights into a person’s risk of future health conditions. Genetic testing ...

Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

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We’ve been talking about this for years now. Personalized medicine. Or precision medicine, if you prefer that term. The idea is simple enough on paper-stop treating patients like averages and start ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ellen Matloff covers genetic counseling, testing and digital health. Genetic testing once was offered only to people with rare ...

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 ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

People trying to lose weight often count calories, carbs, steps and reps and watch the scales. Soon, they may have another number to consider: a genetic score indicating how many calories a person ...

At the moment, there are 6,517 certified genetic counselors in the United States, according to 2023 data from the National Society of Genetic Counselors. That is an increase of 100 percent over the ...