Family Health History

If you’re a breast cancer survivor, is your risk of ovarian cancer increased? Maybe. Find out more.

It’s hard to turn on a TV today without seeing an ad hawking direct-to-consumer DNA ancestry tests — and I was as curious as anyone. But how accurate are they?

Abdominal migraine presents symptoms similar to acid reflux. Learn how to spot the differences between them and choose the right treatment.

If you were diagnosed with cancer in one breast, would you have the other, healthy breast removed as well? More woman are doing so. Here’s what to know.

Is your teen sleeping in a lot on the weekend? Learn how inconsistent sleep patterns may indicate that something is wrong.

People with rare diseases often feel alone and powerless. Learn how combining with others can change that isolation to a sense of community and empowerment.

Learn more about your family medical history by checking public records, taking a DNA test, and talking to your relatives.

Find out which types of arthritis are most likely to be passed down through your family, and how lifestyle changes may help you prevent them.

About 1 percent of all breast cancers occur in men, yet surprisingly little research has been done on male breast cancer. Here's why that should change.

Here are some strategies for lightening your load and enjoying Thanksgiving when you’re just not in the mood to celebrate.