by Sean Neely | Nov 3, 2015 | Clinical Tests, DNA / Paternity, Wellness
Do you know someone who has diabetes? Most of us do, even if we aren’t aware of it. It may be your coworker, your cousin or your neighbor. The obesity epidemic has recently pointed a spotlight at type 2 diabetes which can be delayed or even prevented by diet and...
by Sean Neely | Dec 30, 2010 | Clinical Tests, DNA / Paternity, Wellness
If your friends and family aren’t telling you, I will: Quit Today! The cancer that causes more deaths than any other in the US is lung cancer. Smoking is the primary cause of lung cancer and it contributes to deaths by stroke and heart attack. New research to...
by Sean Neely | Nov 12, 2010 | Clinical Tests, DNA / Paternity, Wellness
Many people are afraid of finding out that they may get Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of dementia, primarily because there is no treatment. Would you want to know that you won’t recognize your spouse or children and that you won’t be able to...
by Sean Neely | Sep 10, 2010 | Clinical Tests, DNA / Paternity, Wellness
The University of California at Berkeley had an interesting idea, “Bring Your Genes to Cal”, but the state Public Health Department disagreed. The original plan was to test incoming freshman for three genes involved in the metabolism of alcohol, lactose...
by Sean Neely | May 14, 2010 | DNA / Paternity, Wellness
According to MedPageToday, Walgreens has decided to hold off on selling Over-the-Counter Home Genetic Tests. Walgreens received an email from the FDA asking them to wait because they consider this test a medical device and it is therefore subject to regulation. A...
by Sean Neely | Mar 9, 2010 | Clinical Tests, DNA / Paternity
New research reported by the Alzheimer’s Association states that Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias may go unrecognized in African Americans and Hispanics who may not be as familiar with it and are less likely to get a formal diagnosis. This often...