Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Test
- Apolipoprotein E-4 Genetic Test
- Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel
- At-Home Genetic Tests
- Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA) Test
- Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) Test
- Carrier Screening and Testing
- Colon Cancer Genetic Testing
- DNA Fingerprinting
- Ethnicity-Based Genetic Screening
- Forensic Genetic Testing
- Genetic Test for Clopidogrel
- Hemochromatosis Gene Screening Test
- Huntington Disease Genetic Test
- Predictive and Presymptomatic Genetic Testing
- SEPT9 DNA Test
- Sickle Cell Test
- Tay-Sachs Test
- Thalassemia Genetic Screening
Genetic Testing and Screening
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Most people who develop Alzheimer's disease do not have a history of the disease in their families. But if you do have a family history of Alzheimer's disease (one or more members of a family have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is...
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A genetic test checks the DNA of your cells. It can find changes in your genes, or it can check the number, order, and structure of your chromosomes. Testing may be done on samples of body tissue, blood, or other body fluids such as urine or saliva. You inherit half of your genetic information from your mother and...
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What are genes? Genes are the part of a body cell that contain the biological information that parents pass to their children. Genes control the growth and development of cells. Genes are made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a substance inside the center (nucleus) of cells that contains instructions for the...
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein normally found in the lungs and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Some people do not make enough of this protein or they make an abnormal type of AAT, either of which can cause AAT...
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Most people who develop Alzheimer's disease do not have a history of the disease in their families. But if you do have a family history of Alzheimer's disease (one or more members of a family have had the disease), then your risk of getting it is...
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Ashkenazi Jewish genetic diseases are a group of rare disorders that occur more often in people of Eastern European (Ashkenazi) Jewish heritage than in the general population. Even though most of these diseases are severe and can cause early death, some can be treated to reduce symptoms and prolong life. Some of these...
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At-home genetic tests check the DNA of your cells. These tests can find changes in your genes that increase your risk for certain health problems. You don't need a prescription from your doctor and you don't need to involve your health insurance...
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Discusses BRCA gene test to check chances of breast cancer if your family or personal history shows a high chance for this cancer. Covers a woman's risk of breast or ovarian cancer if she has BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes. Discusses possible test results.
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Guides through decision to have a breast cancer (BRCA) gene test. Includes reasons your doctor might recommend a BRCA gene test. Lists next steps for a positive test. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
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The average woman has a small chance of getting breast cancer and an even smaller chance of getting ovarian cancer. But if someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have 2 or 3 relatives who have had these cancers, your chances may be even...