October is also National #SuddenCardiacArrestAwarenessMonth. Risk factors, preventive #HeartScreenings, and #GeneticTesting are all things that can help. To learn more about what's being done for young #Athletes at risk, check out our blog at bit.ly/3ziOhnE

Having these kinds of conversations as soon as you think there’s a problem has helped lead to more than half of all #breastcancer cases being caught before there’s any spreading outside the breast tissue. #BreastCancerAwareness #BRCA1 #BRCA2 💙

🧬 The more you know 🧬 #PictureGenetics #ScienceMemes

Here's some #PictureThoughts for this week. Which #LittleMiss are you? 🤔 #HealthIsWealth #KnowledgeIsPower #Genetics

Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology instead of #genotyping is like using the #JWST instead of #Hubble ⁠— giving a much more thorough understanding of your #genetics! 🌌 #JustPictureThoughts💭

80% is a pretty scary number. Luckily, some organizations are working to reduce this number on a variety of fronts including recommendations for #geneticcounseling, #genetictesting, and appropriate follow-up for #athletes. Read our blog bit.ly/3O6DwcT

Sleep has now been officially added to the #cardiovascular #health checklist. This recent update from the @american_heart also supports what many #sleepstudies have been indicating: poor #sleep often leads to worse overall health. Read here: tinyurl.com/3zfzf9cc

It's important to remember we still don't know everything about #COVID. So as we prepare for the #Summer, let’s also be appropriately cautious, and take whatever precautions make sense for your situation–whether that’s getting tested, wearing a mask, or simply staying informed.

According to bit.ly/3N8yBrn, having 5 or more #sunburns doubles your risk for #melanoma and 1 in 5 Americans will develop #skincancer by the age of 70. Wearing #sunscreen is one easy way to reduce risk. ☀️😎⛱️

Research from the CDC says that men don’t like going to the doctor for fear of bad news or other issues – but skipping those appointments can mean losing the benefit of #earlydetection, treatment, and prevention. So please make sure to schedule your regular exams! #menshealthweek

We hope this week will help encourage our followers to work towards their best #qualityoflife. Through proper screenings and healthy habits, you can help yourself avoid preventable diseases and manage existing conditions. #menshealthweek #healthyhabits

Mark your calendars because we just got a new date for our IG Live! Greg will be answering your questions about #PGx, or #pharmacogenetics, which is an exciting branch of #precisionmedicine allowing doctors to tailor your medication to what works best for your body.

#PGx testing can tell us when a #medication might have an unexpected reaction in our bodies. But what kinds of reactions are considered "unexpected"? 🤔 #PictureThoughts 💭 #Pharmacogenetics

Whether you have personal experience with #ADRs or are getting ready to start a new #medication, Picture #PGx can identify your #geneticrisk and allow you to take proactive measures for your health. Visit bit.ly/3N0fdh0 #AdverseDrugReaction #Pharmacogenetics

😭 We apologize for the short notice on this! Some unforeseen events have come up (as they do), & we'll get back to you all with a new date ASAP. Thanks for your patience, we're really excited to host this live Q&A on the very exciting topic of pharmacogenetics! Stay tuned!

Have questions about how #genes affect #mentalhealth #medications & other meds? Have you always wondered about how #precisionmedicine can apply to you? Join us on 5/26 at 11:00am PDT as our resident expert discusses all things #pharmacogenetics. 💊

Finding the right #Medication and dosage to treat #MentalHealth conditions is often a frustrating process of trial and error, as noted here by @DNApodcast's Kira Dineen and our Director of #GeneticCounseling, Greg Kellogg.

We're hosting another #IGLive! This month’s topic: #Pharmacogenetics 💊 Also called #PGx, pharmacogenetics is an exciting branch of #PrecisionMedicine allowing doctors to tailor your #medication to what works best for your body (and also reduce your risk of adverse drug effects.)

Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, #healthcare professionals practicing #PrecisionMedicine try to use a unique approach suited for each person based on their unique makeup.

Recently, members of the #GeneticCounseling community released an important article advocating for genetics labs to be more inclusive for #genderdiverse & #intersex people. For example, by distinguishing between "sex" & "sex assigned at birth". Learn more with link in bio!