CDC Genomics & Health Impact Update: Obesity, Aging, Sequencing, Cancer Screening, Fragile X Syndrome, Hepatitis & More

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.  July 25, 2013  |  Volume 31 Number 4 Access the complete issue   Spotlight The Burden of Obesity: Genes and Environment   Features of the Week Aging and Health: Role of Genomics Genome Sequencing in Practice: Return of Incidental Findings The Future of Cancer Screening: Implications of New Genomic Knowledge Genomic Medicine, Precision Medicine, Personalized Medicine: What's in a Name? Diseases of the Week Hepatitis Fragile X Syndrome Epilepsy Ovarian Cancer Select Events Family Health History: Clinical decision support for quality improvement, March of Dimes Prematurity Prevention Network, July 30, 2013 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM EDT American Society for Human Genetics, October 22-26, Boston, MA Office of Public Health Genomics: http://www.cdc.gov/genomics The Office of Public Health Genomics (OPHG) provides updated and credible information on how genomic information and family health history can improve health and influence policy and practice. We highlight news and information on the use of genomic tests and other applications, including family health history, in clinical and public health practice and programs, along with relevant data, policy, and legislation. We hope the update is informative to practitioners, policy makers, consumers, and researchers. Please send your comments to: genetics@cdc.gov. Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Send Feedback  |  Learn more about CDC Email Updates To receive the latest news for your region, please update your profile with your country, state and zip code. Questions or problems? Please contact support@govdelivery.com. STAY CONNECTED:  CDC on Facebook  Dr. Frieden on Twitter  CDC on YouTube       This email was sent to buzzhairs.health@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) · 1600 Clifton Rd · Atlanta, GA 30333 · 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)