When you go to the doctor, the first thing you’re asked is, “Do you have a family history of X?” Do you know the answer? Understanding your family medical history might seem excessive, but it can play ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S. It’s estimated 5 to 10% of colon cancer cases occur with some inherited genetic component. How important is it ...

Family medical history can serve as a roadmap for our health, so it’s important information to share with your primary care physician. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains what to know ...

As the year winds down and families come together for the holidays, it’s an ideal time to discuss family health history. But why would you choose to take on a potentially sensitive subject, you might ...

I’ve always known that my family has a history of heart-related health problems. My maternal grandmother had high blood pressure, as do other relatives on my mom’s side. Some also have heart rhythm ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

I am the product of a mixed marriage. On my English side, I know much about my family antecedents; on the Zoroastrian side, very little. Only now, through taking a course on Zoroastrian culture and ...

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) is the most common genetic heart disease, affecting about 1 in every 500 people, ...