Lymphedema Treatment: FDA-Approved At-Home Genetic Tests Screen for 10 Conditions

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FDA Approves At-Home Genetic Tests

FDA—

On April 6th, the FDA announced the approval of the first direct-to-consumer genetic tests. Called 23andMe Personal Genome Service Genetic Health Risk (GHR) tests, they screen for 10 genetic diseases and conditions, including celiac disease, Parkinson's, and late-onset Alzheimer's.

Lack of Sleep Increases the Effects of Aging

Berkeley News—

Older adults often miss out on deep, restorative sleep—and that causes more problems than frequent yawning and daytime drowsiness. Sleep deprivation in older adults increases the risk for a number of health problems, and improving sleep as we age can improve our overall health.

Parents Who Smoke Expose Kids to Toxic Residue

MedPage Today—We all know the dangers of smoking—and the adverse effects of breathing secondhand smoke. Now, a new study shows that children exposed to secondhand smoke in the home also have high levels of toxic nicotine on their hands, offering further proof about the dangers of thirdhand smoke.

How Safe is Your Pre-Packaged Salad?

Berkeley Wellness—

Pre-washed, ready-to-eat bagged salads certainly offer convenience. But a recent study reported they might fuel the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, at least under certain conditions.

Needle-Free Allergy Relief

Health After 50—

For many allergy sufferers, spring is the season that signals the return of sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Sublingual immunotherapy may offer relief for symptoms of hay fever.