An affordable new BRCA gene test has hit the market, but who should take it? — -- A new genetic testing kit that hits the market today is the most affordable, and arguably one of the simplest, ...

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, working with colleagues at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, have developed a world-first, individualized risk prediction tool for ...

I got tested for the BRCA2 gene mutation after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. A simple test gave me peace of mind. After a breast-cancer diagnosis and a separate scare, my mom tested for the ...

Both breast and ovarian cancer risk is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, family history, lifestyle, and more. Variations in two specific genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, also influence the ...

Gila Pfeffer is a humor writer who splits her time between NYC and London. The following is an adapted excerpt from her memoir, "Nearly Departed: Adventures in Loss, Cancer, and Other Inconveniences." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new "proteomic" blood test can accurately screen a newborn's DNA for thousands of rare, inherited diseases by analyzing just a ...

Researchers have created the first complete map showing how hundreds of mutations in a key cancer gene affect tumor growth.

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

The general population has less than a 20 percent chance of developing breast cancer. However, for a person who tests positive for a gene mutation linked to breast cancer, the risk goes up to 87 ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited illness that can be screened for during pregnancy. The test determines whether you have any altered genes that you can pass on to your child. Having the information can ...

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have developed a world-first individualised risk prediction tool for people suffering from a type of heart arrhythmia that can cause sudden ...