Chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and cancer, affect most Americans and account for more than 90 percent of United States health care spending. Historically, health ...
Turmoil at 23andMe, a company offering popular at-home DNA testing, has upset the industry. Following the resignation of every independent member of the company’s board of directors, its chief ...
The biggest risks lurking inside your at-home DNA and health tests ...
Genetic testing can provide valuable information to mitigate personal disease risk, but the use of genetic results in life insurance underwriting is known to deter many consumers from pursuing genetic ...
Following a confirmed genetic diagnosis, rare disease patients and their families encounter significant challenges in accessing diagnostic information and support. Patients and non-specialists are ...
Feb. 20, 2025 -- Genetic testing can be both illuminating and intimidating. What exactly is genetic testing, and who might benefit most? We spoke with Huma Q. Rana MD, MPH, Clinical Director of the ...
Bankrupt 23andMe is facing a lawsuit over its plans to sell customer genetic information. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia took legal action this week against 23andMe in the U.S.