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The Link Between Family Medical History and Your Health

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Your family’s medical history is one of the most important indicators of your future health and is valuable information for your doctor. Thanksgiving is National Family History day and is a great time to ask your relatives about your family's medical history. Genetic Counselor Wendy Kohlmann, MS, at Huntsman Cancer Institute talks about the specific questions you should ask, how a genetic counselor can help you interpret the information to determine your risk for disease, and how genetic testing might benefit you and your family.

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