Be Careful About 23andMe’s Health Test

23andMe’s other genetic health risk tests have the same shortcomings as its BRCA test: They look for only a handful of errors that may or may not elevate your risk of developing the disease in question. 23andMe has said that its health tests can raise awareness about various medical conditions and empower consumers to take charge of their health information. Most of the diseases 23andMe tests for, including breast and colorectal cancer, are not primarily genetic.

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