Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults

Bogdan Hofbauer

By Vijay Kumar Malesu Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 19 2026 A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk years before symptoms appear, challenging traditional family history–based genetic testing. Study: Feasibility and outcomes of the DNA Screen nationwide adult genomic screening pilot . Image Credit: Westlight / Shutterstock In a recent study published in Nature Health , a group of researchers evaluated the

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