Genes play a large part in our health, and genetic testing can help asses your risk for certain cancers, heart conditions, and other inherited diseases.
Those who are at risk can discuss their results with their doctor to determine the treatment or early surveillance needed to help prevent health issues. Not all genetic tests are created equal. The tests that are popular gifts at the holidays that tell you about your ancestry do not give you the health information you can use to make health decisions. Test like Invitae help you understand your family's health history.
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