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Explore Depression and what your DNA can tell you What is depression? Everyone can sometimes experience sadness, guilt, and other negative emotions in response to life’s ups and downs. But people with depression may experience negative emotions and other mental and physical symptoms that are intense, don’t go away over time, and make it hard…

Explore ADHD and what your DNA can tell you What is ADHD? ADHD can affect attention, working memory, or executive function, which is the brain’s ability to prioritize and manage thoughts and behaviors. ADHD affects people differently, which can make recognizing it a challenge. People with ADHD may experience things like:  While everyone can sometimes…

Explore PCOS and what your DNA can tell you What is polycystic ovary syndrome? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder that affects people who have ovaries. People with PCOS may have high testosterone levels, irregular periods, and/or more ovarian follicles than usual (polycystic ovaries). Other common symptoms include irregular periods, weight gain, acne,…

Explore Preeclampsia and what your DNA can tell you What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that causes persistent high blood pressure and in some cases, injury to organs like the liver and kidneys. The onset and severity of preeclampsia can vary greatly, but it typically develops later in pregnancy and resolves after delivery.…

Explore Hashimoto’s Disease and what your DNA can tell you What is Hashimoto’s disease? Hashimoto’s disease (or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis) is an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid. The thyroid is a gland in the lower part of the neck, just in front of the trachea. The thyroid produces thyroid hormone, which regulates many functions in…

Explore Asthma and what your DNA can tell you What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung condition that occurs when the immune system overreacts to an environmental trigger, causing inflammation, increased mucus production inside the airways, and tightened muscles around the airways. Most cases of asthma are diagnosed during childhood, but asthma can develop…

Explore Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders, and what your DNA can tell you What are anxiety disorders? Everyone can sometimes experience anxiety in response to stressful events and situations. But anxiety disorders are a group of conditions where anxiety is overwhelming, doesn’t go away over time, and begins to interfere with daily life. Examples of anxiety…

Explore Fibromyalgia and what your DNA can tell you What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic pain and tenderness throughout the body that lasts at least three months. Pain caused by fibromyalgia can come and go and can move around the body. Other symptoms can include moderate to extreme fatigue, poor sleep…

Explore Type 2 Diabetes and what your DNA can tell you Knowing T2D  Diet, weight, lifestyle, and genetics each influence one’s personal chances of developing type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes.   But many of us are unaware of what could increase our chances of developing type 2 diabetes. More than a third…