Genetic testing during pregnancy helps detect chromosomal or genetic conditions like Down syndrome and inherited disorders. This test is recommended for women over 35 or with a family history. We ...

In a world-first study. scientists discovered that genetics still play a "surprising" role in depression in people over 70.

Learn about the genetics of Alzheimer's and whether genetic testing can help predict or confirm a diagnosis.

Purebred dogs can often be identified by their physical traits. “Height, body conformation, coat length, color, markings, ...

What is the genetic testing procedure for HCM? Read on to learn about what this process involves and who may need to undergo testing for HCM.

The future is uncertain — but your kid’s waistline as an adult might not be. Scientists have developed a groundbreaking test ...

WPBF 25 goes "On the Record" on how local medical facilities are combating cancer.

A new test helps predict which kids face the largest genetic risk of a high body mass index (BMI) later in life. That could help parents establish healthy habits early on.

Medicare covers genetic testing for certain conditions like cancer or to track the progress of an illness. A Medicare-approved doctor must confirm that you have symptoms or an increased risk of ...

Genetic screening is universally beneficial and incredibly effective. This progress, however, starkly contrasts the limited options of the past.

Just before Christmas, the FDA approved a new tool in the government’s unrelenting and largely unsuccessful battle on opioid abuse. The tool screens for a genetic susceptibility to opioid use disorder ...