Are home tests for breast cancer BRCA genes right for you? July 19, 2018 | UCI Health UCI Health genetic counselor Deepika Nathan says it’s important to understand the limits of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 tests that were recently... Read More Tags breast cancer genetics women's health
Do redheads feel more pain? April 12, 2018 | UCI Health Natural redheads experience pain differently from the rest of us. They may need up to 20 percent more anesthesia to be sedated, but they are far... Read More Tags genetics pain
Does a family history of heart attacks increase your risk? February 07, 2017 | Steve Tischler If your father had a heart attack at age 55, does that mean you are destined to have one, too? A family history is a significant risk factor, but a... Read More Tags health tips heart health genetics prevention
The power of genetic testing and knowing your cancer risk March 31, 2016 | Patricia Harriman The benefits of one man’s decision to get tested for Lynch syndrome reached all the way from California to Boston. Lynch syndrome is a... Read More Tags colorectal cancer cancer genetics prevention
This holiday, create a family health tree December 22, 2015 | UCI Health Holiday celebrations offer a great opportunity to learn more about your relatives — including your family’s medical history. A chat... Read More Tags prevention longevity aging genetics senior health
Does your genetic makeup put you at greater risk of colon cancer? December 01, 2015 | William E. Karnes, MD We all have a 1 in 20 chance of getting colon cancer. You read that right: 1 in 20. Some people face a slightly higher risk of developing colon... Read More Tags colorectal cancer genetics cancer digestive health