KEY POINTS What is heart disease? The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in

KEY POINTS What is cholesterol? Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs

KEY POINTS The dessert dilemma You’ve heard the saying, “Life’s too short, eat dessert first.” With so many delicious options out there, it can be

WHAT TO KNOW If you’re like three in five Americans, you eat dinner out at least once a week. And as you’ve probably noticed, restaurant

WHAT TO KNOW Many people with diabetes count carbohydrates, or carbs, to make managing blood sugar easier. If you take mealtime insulin, you’ll count carbs

WHAT TO KNOW Life changes in many ways when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It can all seem overwhelming at first, but

WHAT TO KNOW Ask these important questions to understand your diabetes treatment plan and stay on track with diabetes management. 1. How do I manage

KEY POINTS What it is Genetic testing looks for genetic changes, sometimes called mutations or variants, in your DNA. Some genetic changes can cause disease

KEY POINTS What it is Pharmacogenomics is an important example of the field of precision medicine, which aims to tailor medical treatment to each person or

KEY POINTS Cancers related to Lynch syndrome People with Lynch syndrome are more likely to get colorectal (colon), uterine (endometrial), ovarian, stomach, small intestine, urinary