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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation
Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and me…
Manisha Krishnan
6 mins read
Researchers reveal new genetic mutation cause of childhood glaucoma
Researchers have identified new genetic mutation which may be the cause of server cases in patients…
ANI
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7 steps to prevent cancer in women and what annual screenings could save your life
To help prevent cancer live a healthy lifestyle but also be sure to schedule yearly screenings for …
Katie Walsh,Jack Jacoub
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8 teen girls are proof TikTok is not to blame for the rise in social tics, CDC says
A sharp rise in teens exhibiting jerky movements and noises called tics has been blamed on TikTok —…
Hilary Brueck
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This Start-up Provides Genetic Screening For Newborns, Adults; To Raise Series A Funding In 2-3 Months
As for newborn screening, parents get the kit as soon as they register and after the birth of the b…
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A little-known gene can affect your breast cancer risk, even if you don’t have BRCA mutations
A little-known genetic mutation was first linked to increased breast cancer risk in 2014, but guide…
Anna Medaris Miller
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I have the BRCA1 mutation, and so does 1 of my daughters. Here's what we're doing to prevent breast and ovarian cancer.
After my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. Tw…
Ashley Abramson
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I have the BRCA1 mutation, and so do 2 of my daughters. Here's what we're doing to prevent breast and ovarian cancer.
After my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, I tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation. I …
Ashley Abramson
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I found out I had an extremely high chance of developing breast cancer, so I had a preventative double mastectomy at age 25.
When my sister and I both tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, I decided to have a preventa…
Mira Miller
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Is diabetes genetic? Both type 1 and type 2 are influenced by family history — here's how to know your risk
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes have genetic components, and if a family member has diabetes, there…
Lex Harvey
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From suicide prevention to genetic testing, there's a widening disconnect between Silicon Valley health-tech and outside experts who see red flags
Take Juul, which is now the top seller of e-cigarettes in the US. When the San Francisco company la…
Erin Brodwin
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At age 27, I found out I have a 44% chance of developing breast cancer. Here's how I'm dealing with the specter of a diagnosis.
Two of my sisters were diagnosed with cancer in the same year. The disease will be a part of my lif…
Avery Hartmans
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A motivational speaker with a rare genetic condition is condemning a 'hurtful' TikTok trend that she says promotes intolerance among children
In a recent video, Velasquez suggested that parents use her photo to have a productive conversation…
Margot Harris
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What causes type 2 diabetes? Know the major risk factors and how to prevent it
Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance, which often develops over time, and is more likely…
Kelly Burch
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A new company plans to offer $25,000 genetic health screenings for the super-rich
Zimmer and others also pointed out that with all that genetic data, you might want some genetic cou…
Tanya Lewis
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Apple is reportedly rolling out a new perk for employees: free genetic testing at its on-site wellness clinics
Apple won't have access to workers' genetic test results, even though they're subsidized and carrie…
Aaron Holmes
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Rapid coronavirus tests alone don't prevent outbreaks, a CDC study shows. The White House relied on them anyway.
The Trump administration relied on rapid COVID-19 testing while forgoing masks and social distancin…
Susie Neilson,Aylin Woodward,…
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The genetic testing business is stuck in a slump. We spoke to industry giants Ancestry and 23andMe about how they're preparing for a comeback.
And then there's the issue of what to do once you get health-related results. While there are clear…
Lydia Ramsey
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Do you have narcolepsy? Take this test to screen for symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness
To know whether you have narcolepsy, it's important to recognize a few common symptoms, such as exc…
Honah Liles
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Cancer patients are increasingly being treated based on their inherited genetics - and it's putting doctors in a difficult position
The question was in part in response to a February update to the National Comprehensive Cancer Netw…