OVER THE COUNTER GENETIC TEST

Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests Available Friday

Starting Friday May 12th shoppers at more than 6,000 drugstores will be able to pick up over-the-counter genetic tests right next to their toothpaste and Tylenol. The tests claim to scan each users sample for increased chances of Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, breast cancer and various other ailments. The tests also claim to tell users if they have a higher chance of becoming obese, going blind and even the risk of a baby being born with Tay-Sachs or Cystic Fibrosis. Users may even learn how outside factors such as cholesterol-lowering drugs and caffeine can affect their quality of life over time. While the tests may seem like the perfect solution for many users, some experts fear that without proper doctor guidance users will over react to test results and demand unnecessary treatments.

More at the MSNBC Health | Posted 9 hours ago by James Johnson

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