Posts Categorized: Genetics as Preventative Care

When Should You Call a Genetic Counselor? Take This 1-Minute Quiz.

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March 26, 2015 How did Angelina Jolie Make Her Recent Health Decisions?   This week Angelina Jolie bravely discussed the elective surgeries she pursued to ensure she will not get ovarian cancer.  By her taking proactive measures, she can now reassure her children that she can be present for their weddings.  But she did not make theses life-changing decisions… Read more »

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Pros and Cons

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Part 1: What is DTC Genetic Testing? February 26, 2015   Last week a company called 23andMe was awarded approval by the Food and Drug Administration to offer genetic testing to you at home.  This is the first time the FDA permits a rare disease gene to be screened without a healthcare professional’s involvement.  After reading… Read more »