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August 29, 2025/Urinary & Kidney Health

Diagnosed With C3G? Here’s Why You Should Consider Genetic Testing

Testing can both reveal the likelihood that you’ll pass on complement 3 glomerulopathy and identify possible treatments

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August 13, 2025/Heart Health

Is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Genetic? Here’s What You Need To Know

Altered genes may cause your heart muscle to thicken

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How Is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Inherited?

CAH runs in families — you can inherit it if both of your biological parents carry the mutated gene

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December 4, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Stomach Cancer: Is There an Inherited Risk?

A small percentage of gastric cancer is genetic

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Breast Cancer Can Be Genetic: Here’s What To Know

Certain genes passed down from either side of your family can put you at a higher risk for breast cancer and related cancers

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February 21, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

Knowing your family history and getting a genetic test can help detect colorectal cancer earlier

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October 26, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is Prostate Cancer Genetic? Here’s What You Need To Know

Family history and genetics may heighten your risk for prostate cancer

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September 29, 2023/Cancer Care & Prevention

At-Home DNA Test for Breast Cancer Risk Has Limitations

If you’re of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, these tests are still an important resource

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Are Migraines Hereditary?

Your genes may offer some insight when learning about your migraine symptoms

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March 15, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

There Are More Types of Twins Than You Might Think

The differences between identical, fraternal and six other types of twins

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