The first time the seemingly healthy woman gave birth, she went into heart failure. She recovered and went on to deliver her ...

Some 17 million Americans are living with genetic mutations tied to an increased risk of getting cancer, Cleveland Clinic ...

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 ...

UAMS surgical oncologist Dr. Rhonda Henry Tillman says one of the most common questions she hears is rooted in that same fear ...

New Cleveland Clinic research reveals that up to 5% of Americans—approximately 17 million people—carry genetic mutations or ...

Genetic testing during pregnancy helps spot a baby’s risk of inherited disorders or chromosomal abnormalities. This article examines its pros and cons straightforwardly and engagingly. Learn what ...

Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there's not enough genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer. In a study from ...

A growing number of people are getting genetic testing for breast cancer, which has become more comprehensive and ...

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 ...

“Our findings show that RNA-based testing can uncover hidden risks in multiple myeloma that DNA tests alone miss,” study ...