Doctors encourage BRCA testing as a preventive measure against breast cancer

It’s estimated that more than 42,000 people will die from breast cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Read More

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By Yonette Joseph While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are ... Images of a saturated desert metropolis startled the world, prompting talk of cloud seeding, climate ... Read More

No doctor’s office needed: How a new self-test for HPV could be a game changer for Black and Latinx millennials

At home vaginal swabbing could cut down on cervical cancer cases in the U.S., potentially bridging gaps in care that disproportionately impact women of color. Read More

This one test could save hundreds of cancer patients’ lives a year, but you may have to ask for it

The FDA added new warnings about the lethal risks of 5-FU to the drug’s label on March 21 following queries from KFF Health News about its policy. However, it did not require doctors to ... Read More

Vanderbilt University test shows high accuracy in detecting prostate cancer — and more

Medical Watch Digest for April 18 A new test to diagnose prostate cancer It’s a urine test which measures 18 genes associated with prostate cancer. Vanderbilt University doctors developed ... Read More

Are dog DNA tests accurate? VERIFY sent labs a human sample

VERIFY put three dog DNA companies to the test to figure out if they can identify your dog’s breed as accurately as they say. Read More

Quest Diagnostics and Broad Clinical Labs to Evaluate Whole Genome Sequencing as First-Line Genetic Test for Developmental Delay

"WGS has the power to enable a new diagnostic paradigm, where a physician can access genetic insights faster on the patient's diagnostic journey--without multiple doctor visits and lab tests ... Read More

With college decisions looming, students ask: What’s the cost, really?

Selam Demeke, 18, of Alexandria, Va., attends an event for students to ... told the students. “It will be May, June before you hear.” ... Read More

Genetic Testing Insurance Coverage Trends

Aim: Health plan coverage policies can influence utilization of genetic tests. Our goal was to characterize the current state of test-related policies from US private payers. Methods: We searched ... Read More

Weight-loss drugs cost $1,000 a month but less than $25 to make. Why do we pay so much?

Everyone likes to complain about how much drug companies are overcharging for medications, but it's been nearly impossible ... Barber found. The real-world cost of insulin is often higher than ... Read More

Shrooms and drug tests: What to know

They may show up on specific drug tests designed to detect hallucinogens ... Taking a lower dose may help accelerate this process, as a person’s system does not have as much to break down. Read More

Are Personality Tests Actually Useful?

Ask Erin Mantz why she loves personality tests ... world reacts to us the way it does,” he says. “I think everybody wants to better know who they are, and where they stand—and that’s ... Read More