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early-detection
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Health

Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

Olivia Munn shares breast cancer diagnosis on Instagram with a message of hope and awareness.
Early detection through proactive health measures like genetic testing and risk assessment can make a difference in treatment options. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Health

Charity encourages genetic testing to prevent breast cancer, aid research | CBC News

Genetic testing can reveal gene mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2, indicating a higher risk of breast cancer.
Early detection through genetic testing allows for preventive measures like mastectomy or regular screenings to improve outcomes and contribute to research. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
Health

Lynch syndrome: Regular bowel cancer checks for those at highest risk

Regular cancer checks for Lynch syndrome can save lives by detecting cancers early.
Genetic testing for Lynch syndrome is now available for those with bowel and endometrial cancer. [ more ]
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23andme
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers got nearly 7 million people's data from 23andMe. The firm blamed users in very dumb' move

Many 23andMe users are concerned about the breach of their genetic data and the potential risks it poses to their privacy and safety.
Two plaintiffs have filed a class action lawsuit against 23andMe, claiming the company failed to adequately notify users of Jewish and Chinese heritage who were allegedly targeted by hackers. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

There are no serious safeguards': can 23andMe be trusted with our DNA?

Financial troubles and plateau due to one-time DNA ancestry test offering at 23andMe
Company broadening partnerships beyond GlaxoSmithKline to leverage DNA database and generate more revenue [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Public health

23andMe Is Under Fire. Its Founder Remains 'Optimistic'

23andMe is facing multiple lawsuits and financial struggles after a data breach and decreased sales.
CEO Anne Wojcicki has previously saved 23andMe from failure, and is now working to navigate the current challenges. [ more ]
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genetic testing
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers access profiles of nearly 7 million 23andMe customers

A hacker or hackers have accessed nearly seven million profiles of 23andMe customers, including users' ancestry reports and other personal information.
The hackers were able to access 5.5 million profiles that use the DNA Relatives feature and a subset of family tree information on 1.4 million DNA Relatives profiles. [ more ]
AdExchanger
5 months ago
Marketing

23andMe Wants To Make CTV Part Of Its DNA | AdExchanger

23andMe launches campaign to raise awareness about its health services
The campaign features testimonials from users who discovered health issues through genetic testing
23andMe targets new users through surveys and audience profiling [ more ]
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time.com
3 weeks ago
Wellness

How to Talk to Your Family About Their Heart Health History

HOCM is a common genetic heart disease impacting 1 in 500 people.
Genetic testing can help identify HOCM and other heritable heart conditions, prompting early screening for family members. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Olivia Munn Had Double Mastectomy After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Being proactive about health is important, even with negative genetic test results.
Risk assessment for breast cancer can be life-saving, prompting early detection. [ more ]
Axios
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Pregnant at 35: The start of "advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared

35-year-olds show better prenatal outcomes than slightly younger individuals.
New ACOG guidelines recommend considering pregnancy risks in five-year age groups instead of one big advanced maternal age group. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

New GHOST SHARK with feathery fins discovered 2,500 feet under the sea

Scientists discovered new ghost shark species near Phuket, Thailand after genetic testing.
The new species has distinct features like black, feathery fins and gigantic green eyes. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
1 month ago
Health

Olivia Munn Was Diagnosed With Luminal B Breast Cancer - Here's What That Means

Luminal B breast cancer is more common in patients under 50.
Factors like family history, dense breasts, late childbirth, no children, late menopause, and early period can increase breast cancer risk. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Health

Catching cancer early: hospital urges more Black women to consider genetic testing | CBC News

Breast cancer more aggressive in Black women
Importance of genetic screening for BRCA1/2 [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

'It scared the hell out of me,' says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe | CBC News

A proposed class-action lawsuit against 23andMe is expected to include more people in Canada after the company revealed a data breach affecting millions of customers.
The breach exposed delicate personal data, including birth year, geographic location, health information, and DNA profiles.
Experts warn that data breaches like this serve as a warning to individuals considering sharing their sensitive genetic information with testing companies. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Information security

23andMe admits hackers accessed 6.9 million users' DNA Relatives data

A recent breach at 23andMe leaked data belonging to 6.9 million users
The breach affected around 5.5 million users with DNA Relatives enabled and 1.4 million people with family tree profiles accessed [ more ]
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