As a genetic counselor at JScreen, I will often hear my male patients express concern for their partners, daughters, mothers, and sisters, without realizing how it may affect them....

What’s the Difference Between Ancestry DNA Testing and Carrier Screening?     “I don’t need any more genetic testing – I had that one ancestry test and I’m pretty sure...

“Thank you for taking the time to speak with us tonight,” said my patient’s husband, “There is no way we would have understood these results had you simply emailed...

  5. The only way to know if you’re a carrier of a genetic disease is to get screened or have an affected child. Carriers are healthy individuals with...

By Tzippora Chwat   This summer flew by and No matter how much we want to deny it, the new school year is right around the corner. Here are...

by Tzipporah Chwat By now you’ve probably heard of Tu B’Av, commonly referred to as the Jewish holiday of love or sometimes even the Jewish Valentine’s Day. Regardless of...

Officially recognized by President Bill Clinton in 1994, June is Men’s Health Month! The purpose of the month is to raise awareness about men’s health issues and promote early...

by Dena Winchester   Middle school is difficult for any and all children; it is a time of great change, confusion, and maturation. Sixth grade was especially torturous for...