Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains shrouded in stigma and silence. Many families hesitate to discuss their mental health history, but doing so is crucial ...

Nathaniel Robin, M.D., professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s, Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine, Department of Genetics, says conversations about family health can be lifesaving. ...

As the year winds down and families come together for the holidays, it’s an ideal time to discuss family health history. But why would you choose to take on a potentially sensitive subject, you might ...

When you go to the doctor, the first thing you’re asked is, “Do you have a family history of X?” Do you know the answer? Understanding your family medical history might seem excessive, but it can play ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a public health researcher addressing health equity and disease. As we come to the end of Women’s History Month and ...

No one knows your medical history better than you, so start writing down any medical conditions you have or have had, and how old you were when you are diagnosed. Next, gather similar information from ...

Jade Wexler was a teenager when she first realized her experience at the doctor’s office was different from that of her peers. Sitting in her pediatrician’s waiting room, she was handed a standard ...