If you're being tested for celiac disease, you've probably seen warnings to keep eating a "normal," gluten-containing diet until all of your testing is complete. But why is this necessary? The reason ...

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 ...

Discussions about ethics are important in many aspects of health care but are especially critical when the health care includes genetic testing. There are several aspects of genetic testing that ...

Predispositions tested for Parkinson's disease, Type 2 diabetes, celiac disease and more. The lab would test for certain genetic variants. The wellness report included interesting items like ...

Testing your DNA is easier than ever with an abundance of at-home DNA tests on the market. All you need to do is provide a simple DNA sample to learn more about your heritage and family history.

A cutting-edge genetic test can rapidly detect and identify almost any kind of disease-causing microorganism in the human body, whether it's a virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite, researchers say.

Families requiring access to genetic testing and clinical genetic expertise are facing significant challenges due to long waiting times and lack of access, a new report has found. A research team ...

Genetic testing can help identify inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of certain cancers. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it’s often recommended for people with a ...