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

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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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Home DNA kits aren't just for fun. They can affect your whole financial future.