Patients will be able to find out whether they have genes linked to cancer using a world-leading tool developed by the NHS.

Genetic testing could provide critical health information, but it may not be right for everyone. NBC’s medical contributor Dr ...

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 ...

Insurance covers some genetic tests, such as BRCA tests for breast cancer, if you meet certain requirements. Find Cheap Health Insurance Quotes in Your Area But there are about 70,000 different ...

R.N. Caro answers the question: 'Family Pressure To Do Genetic Testing?' — -- Question:What should I do if my family is pressuring me to get a genetic test for breast cancer? Answer: Those of us ...

At Penn Medicine’s clinic where adults receive genetic counseling and testing, about 9% of patients are Black. By contrast, ...

I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t ...

Modern DNA kits make it easy to learn where your ancestors came from—just order a test, swab your cheek, and mail it to a lab ...