About Today: Would You Use a Genetic Testing Kit?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Further proof that we are living in the future: The technology now exists to allow people to test their genes - and thus their possible risk for certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson's diseases, among other diseases. The question is: Just because you can test - should you? Should You Use a Home Genetic Testing Kit? One concern is that consumers might not fully understand the results they receive. Just because you test positive for a particular gene associated with a disease doesn't mean you'll get it. FDA Challenges Sale of Home Genetic Testing Kit Do Home Genetic Testing Kits Work? Readers Respond: Would You Use a Genetic Testing Kit? As a completely non-medically trained hypochondriac, I will probably skip genetic testing. Unless I can combine it with a precise interpretation by a medical professional, and possibly psychotherapy. DIY Genetic Test: Smart, Safe, or Risky? Can OTC Genetic Tests Detect the Risk of Miscarriage? The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing For those of you who prefer to make your decisions based on science, here's a thorough discussion of the pluses and minuses of genetic testing. I'll just be over in the corner using this Magic 8-Ball to determine my risk of heart disease. ("Answer Unclear! Go to Gym and Try Again!") What Types of Family History Should Be Collected? What Is Genetic Testing? What Is Personalized Medicine? Reading about all of this makes me realize that today's medicine will someday seem like leeches and magic charms compared to what the future holds. Personalized Medicine: An Outcome of the Human Genome Project What Ethical Questions Does Personalized Medicine Raise? Today Ads Kit D5000 Lens Kit Canon 5D Kit Tool Kit Factory Radon Testing Kit Featured Articles Why Fashionistas Love Sarah Jessica Parker Where Do Your Tax Dollars Go? John Travolta & Kelly Preston Are Expecting The Figures of Speech of 'Lost' 100 Summer Fun Ideas for Kids and Parents Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement