Breast cancer is a shockingly common disease - as many as 13% of females may get it at some point in their lives. And there's a lot of confusing info out there about it, from hormones to BRCA genes to risks and treatments. So we're here...

There's a lot of interest in knowing your future when you're a kid. But one thing you can know with basically 100% certainty isn't one you'd expect - your risk of developing type one diabetes. So if one simple blood test can tell you if...

In a New York Times op-ed, actress Angelina Jolie disclosed she had a preventative double mastectomy because she carries a greater genetic risk of developing breast cancer. Gwen Ifill talks with genetic counselor Beth Peshkin of...

The first time you visit a new doctor, they’ll probably ask you about your family history - but it turns out that family history doesn’t tell you everything about the risks that can be hidden in your genes.

Computational geneticist Yaniv Erlich helped build the world's largest family tree -- comprising 13 million people and going back more than 500 years. He shares fascinating patterns that emerged from the work -- about our love lives, our...

Howcast - Learn everything you need to know about breast cancer genes in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

Howcast - Learn the most common breast cancer myths in this Howcast video with expert Marisa Weiss, MD.

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Howcast - Learn what causes testicular cancer in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Liver disease is a broad term for conditions, diseases, or infections that can make the liver function improperly or stop liver function altogether. Use this guide to help recognize the symptoms.

Psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks explains the top 4 mental health conditions with the highest heritability (greatest genetic influence). She discusses what heritability means, the role of environmental triggers, and how knowing your family...

The premise of the play Hamlet mirrors the real-life events of King James of Scotland, whose father was murdered, his mother remarried the murderer, and he was later compelled to take revenge. Though not necessarily a direct influence on...

Grow. Eat. Repeat. A Love Letter to Black-Eyed Peas,Paige, an inquisitive ten-year-old, accompanies her mother into the garden for a day of bonding, learning, and growing food. Her mother shares an engaging story that leads Paige to...

Bipolar disorder can present in two very distinct ways. There is, a classic or textbook presentation and non-classic or atypical presentation. These are not official subtypes of bipolar disorder that you will find in the...

Colon Cancer (CRC) Risk Factors (& Ways To Reduce Risk) | Genetics, Dietary & Lifestyle
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Colon cancer (also known as colorectal cancer or colorectal carcinoma) is one of the most common types of cancer, being the 3rd or 4th...

Bell’s Palsy (Facial Paralysis) | Causes (Viruses), Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Bell Palsy is a condition involving paralysis of the facial nerve (Cranial nerve VII), which is responsible for facial...

Thyroid cancer (thyroid carcinoma) is cancer of the thyroid gland, an endocrine gland involved in producing thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4. Thyroid cancer accounts for approximately 1% of all cancers, and several factors increase the...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment



Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a very common condition involving decreased airflow due to obstruction and in the...

In this video, we discuss the clinical screen for depression and for suicide along with important risk factors and red flags.

“Colon Cancer That Runs in Families” (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis), APC Gene, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Familial Adenomatous Polyposis is an autosomal dominant inherited condition involving significantly increased risk...

Ancestry Chief Executive Deb Liu discusses the genealogy company's expansion plans, creating culture in a remote work environment and putting guardrails around user-generated historical content.

In this video, the speaker discusses diabetes, its types (type 1 and type 2), and the role of the pancreas and insulin in regulating blood sugar levels. They also explore risk factors for developing diabetes and the importance of diet,...

Now 13 years old, 23andMe is aiming to expand its revenue stream to incorporate genetic data into drug development. Its co-founder and CEO lays out her vision to expand beyond genetic-testing kits.

BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved in DNA repair and other important functions. However, mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the risk of different types of cancer, including breast and ovarian cancer. In this lesson, we discuss the...