What do we do once we know a hereditary disease exists in a family? Researchers and genetics experts are finding new and novel ways to combine medical research with family history of the genealogical kind.

In this episode, Laura Kieger talks about her family's experience with the hereditary cancer syndrome, FAP. Kieger relates how in just a few short decades, the progress of medical genetics and cancer diagnosis has had a profound impact on her own life and others in her family. If anyone needs an example to point to as support for the importance of sharing DNA medical surprises with family, this episode of DNA Clarity and Support offers it!

Pharmacogenomics compares differences in peoples’ DNA and the impact that certain medications might have, the dosage a doctor might prescribe, response to medications, and potential side effects.

US customers of 23andMe can request reimbursement for part of their testing.

I’m often asked for my thoughts on whether at-home DNA tests should be used for medical purposes, since they are the only option some people can afford.

There are a million ways to create a family medical history, and countless number of reasons to do it. Luckily, there are online resources to help you.

Heart disease and why DNA matters.

February is Heart Month, which makes it a perfect time to discuss heart health and how genetic counseling and DNA testing might help you understand your chance of heart disease.

Pharmacogenomics is an area of genetics focused on understanding how our unique genetic code determines how we might respond to certain medications.

Panic doesn’t have to be part of the equation if you find out you have an elevated risk of developing alzheimer’s disease.

There's no right or wrong way to filter through the results of raw genomic data and no professional standards or guidelines about how to do. So I've come up with my own strategy for how to do it out of necessity.

We don't know and understand all the factors that cause Alzheimer's yet, so while genetic testing can be helpful, it oftentimes won't be able to tell the whole story.

23andMe now provides FDA-approved reports on Parkinson's disease risk, and I thought readers could benefit from a post specific to the condition. This guest post was written by my friend and former colleague, Lola Cook Shukla, who specializes in the genetics of Parkinson's disease.

Meet Kim Brown Foil. Kim is a genetic counselor and an expert in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

There is a growing issue of certain practitioners recommending genetic testing for MTHFR so that they can sell you supplements.