Tuesday, October 17, 2006

DNA Home Health Tests?

I was astounded when I found people are buying DNA home health testing kits from various web sites, mail-order companies and other sources. These health kits claim to warn people of disease risks, such as cancer and osteoporosis.

A congressional report warns buyers not to put their faith or dollars in do-it-yourself health testing kits. Another report found that many outfits gave misleading or meaningless information, and little guidance about dangers.

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating the people selling these kits. For more information, see www.FDA.gov.

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