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12/17/2023

Hot Topics of the Day are picked by experts to capture the latest information and publications on public health genomics and precision health for various diseases and health topics. Sources include published scientific literature, reviews, blogs and popular press articles.

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How Holiday Conversations About Cancer Can Save Lives
G Hurst, Cure, December 13, 2023

From the article: "Silently plaguing our family is Lynch syndrome, a hereditary cancer syndrome that increases the risk of developing various cancers. This genetic predisposition often goes undetected, affecting approximately 1 in 279 Americans. Lynch syndrome arises from mutations in genes responsible for DNA error repair, potentially leading to tumor formation and triggering cancer. Knowing your family history of Lynch syndrome can be a life-saving intervention. Sadly, it took two of my brothers to develop cancer before I became aware of it. Early detection and screening have reduced my risk of developing cancer and since my diagnosis of having Lynch syndrome, treatment options for those who develop Lynch syndrome cancers have advanced considerably. "

How Family History Influences Your Drinking
DG Smith, NY Times, December 13, 2023

From the article: " Alcohol use disorder — the inability to stop or control one’s drinking despite negative consequences — is a highly heritable condition. Research suggests that having an immediate family member, like a parent or sibling, with the disorder increases an individual’s chances of developing it roughly three- to fourfold. Approximately 50 percent of a person’s risk comes from their genes, but their home and social environments are also important factors."


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