
CDC: 5 Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
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
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
KEY POINTS What Lynch syndrome is Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common cause of hereditary colorectal (colon)
KEY POINTS What it is Ovarian cancer is a group of diseases that originates in the ovaries, or in the related areas of the fallopian
KEY POINTS Overview People are overweight or have obesity when they weigh more than what doctors consider a healthy weight for their height. Body mass
KEY POINTS Overview Note: This page refers to tobacco products that are made and sold by tobacco companies. It does not include traditional tobacco used by
WHAT TO KNOW Overview Drinking alcohol raises your risk of getting several kinds of cancer: Some studies show that drinking three or more drinks that
KEY POINTS Overview Your family health history is a record of diseases and conditions that run in your family. Your family members may share habits, environments, and