Mar 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
There are many reasons why you might consider DNA testing. It could be because your mom has cancer, and you want to determine if you have the genes. It could also be that you do not know your biological parents and want to learn more about your DNA. No matter the...
Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
DNA tests can help identify genetic variants that increase the risk for psychiatric disorders. This information may be helpful for patients and their families and researchers developing new treatments. Here are a few ways in which genetic testing will benefit patients...
Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Cancer is a devastating disease. About 18% of all types of cancer that are diagnosed can be traced back to poor nutrition, being overweight, not being active enough, and the consumption of alcohol. This means that lifestyle changes may be able to prevent certain...
Feb 1, 2022 | genetic cancer screening
Many of us don’t know a lot about our genetic history. Even if you’re in close contact with your biological family, you may not be able to get much straightforward information about their health histories. Furthermore, adoption and the popularity of sperm...
Jan 31, 2022 | Pharmacogenetics
The reality is that a lot of us aren’t getting what we need out of our doctor’s visits, or for that matter, our prescriptions. Americans are quite dependent on medications; in fact, from 2015 to 2018 about 10.7% of American adults had taken some sort of...
Jan 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
As Americans, we rely on medication, and for understandable reasons. Medication can treat illnesses that are both physical and mental. For example, between 2015 and 2018, 13.2% of American adults used prescription antidepressants within 30 days. Though women...
Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many of us have tried to lose weight or get into shape and just become frustrated. Most of the time, we just give up. However, what if the fault was in the way you were attempting to do those things because you were doing those things in the way your genes need you...
Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Taking the time to screen for cancer can save your life. Though you might not feel that you are at risk for cancer, taking the time to get genetic testing can make a big difference. So, what is a genetic cancer screen, and how can it be beneficial? What Is Genetic...
Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing for the virus is more important than ever. There are now new mutations that are harder to detect and that spread faster. Making sure you are healthy is a must. So what does the Omicron variant mean for COVID...
Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
There is a DNA test for antidepressants that helps to customize treatment. In the United States, about $2.5 billion annually is associated with the cost of mental health treatment. The costs are expected to rise each year. Targeted treatment is essential in reducing...
