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The first genetic test available to determine a risk factor for type 2 diabetes recently became available. I just beta tested and discussed... Read more »
Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status? Are you really sure about that? Then... Read more »
Maybe your partner (or ex) has just told you he/she has herpes. Or maybe you’ve recently noticed sores on your mouth or genitals. In... Read more »
We are getting to know more about the relationship between stress and genes and the more we learn the more nature (our genetic make up)... Read more »
Many people would like to have genetic testing done. Whether their family history includes breast cancer, Parkinson's disease, early on-set... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia... Read more »
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What Is It? The Pap test (Papanicolaou smear) is an examination that is used to detect cervical cancer and precancerous conditions of the cervix. If... Read more »
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Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. This article discusses the test to measure the amount of folic acid in the blood. See also: Folic acid in diet ... Read more »
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The testes are two egg-shaped male reproductive organs located in the scrotum. They produce sperm and the male hormone, testosterone.Related... Read more »
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Quad screen; Multiple marker screening; AFP plus; Triple screen test; AFP maternal; MSAFP; 4-marker screenWhat the risks areVeins and arteries vary... Read more »