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How to Create a Family Health History

The US federal census has asked a variety of health-related questions. The decennial censuses from 1850 through 1880 identified people who were deaf, dumb (i.e., unableSee more

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Buyer’s Guide: Which DNA Health Test is Best

WEBThe 23andMe Health + Ancestry test ($199) gives you, by far, the largest selection of health-related reports.In addition to the health reports we’ll discuss here, the Health + Ancestry test includes the ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and traits that come with the $99 standalone Ancestry + Traits test. (If you’ve already taken the Ancestry + Traits test, …

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Health Tools for Your DNA Results

WEBThese tools aren’t regulated by the FDA, so use the results with caution and talk to your doctor before making health decisions based on the DNA results. Company. Cost. What it does. User tips. DNAdoctor. $10.99 (Android), $11.99 (iOS) analyzes more than 260 common genetic mutations to provide information primarily on wellness and nutrition

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Build a Personal Health Report from Your DNA Test

WEBPromethease. Promethease is another company looking to provide health interpretation for your DNA test. For $5, you can get a very comprehensive, but very technical (read: overwhelming) report. Promethease is really meant for science people, as the reports are very difficult to interpret. But they do cover a variety of health conditions

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9 Steps to Exploring Your Family Health History

WEBBut you also need to discover hereditary health problems and causes of death. Here are nine steps to get started: 1. Interviewing. Start with your parents, siblings and their children. Then add data from and about grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. The more information you can gather, the better.

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DNA Test Reviews: AncestryDNA, MyHeritage DNA, and more

WEBThere is an upcharge for this, but MyHeritage tests do often go on sale.In fact, customers who purchase a DNA kit also get a free 30-day trial of the MyHeritage Complete plan. This gives them full access to 19.4 billion historical records, advanced photo and DNA features, and much more.

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Selecting and Understanding DNA Tests

WEBSelecting and Understanding DNA Tests. With so many DNA tests on the market, how do know which one to select? Whether you’re concerned about your privacy, understanding the different types of tests, or just looking for advice, find the answers you’re looking for here!

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DNA Test Results and Genetic Genealogy

WEBFamily Health History Books. The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History by Robin L. Bennett and M.S. Bennett (John Wiley & Sons). Past Imperfect: How Tracing Your Family Medical History Can Save Your Life by Carol Daus and Jeanne Homer (Santa Monica Press). How Healthy Is Your Family Tree?

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The Genealogist’s Guide to Birth Records

WEBClues in Birth Records. Birth records are prized sources to genealogists because the informant was often a parent, doctor or other witness to the birth. As a result, a birth record generally contains primary (firsthand) information. The two main types of US birth records are certificates and registers.

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Medical History Books and Websites for Genealogy Research

WEBIn My Blood: Six Generations of Madness and Desire in an American Family (Harper Collins). Man and Microbes: Disease and Plagues in History and Modern Times by Arno Karlen (Simon & Schuster). Mutter Museum Historic Medical Photographs (Blast Books). My Father’s Heart: A Son’s Journey by Steve McKee (Da Capo Press). Plagues and …

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Family Health Questions to Ask

WEBAsking questions is the first step to building a family health history. Try to work these into your next genealogy interview: Are there any unusual traits? Were there miscarriages or stillbirths?

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How to Find Vital Records Online

WEBStep 1: Go to the government websites. To get vital records the old-fashioned way, you’d start with state agencies — and they’re the first place to look online, too. We found vital-records indexes (as well as some transcribed and digitized records) for a handful of states, mostly in the Midwest.

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Common Genetically Inherited Diseases

WEBOne of the side benefits of genealogy is that you uncover family health history in all those family papers and records. Keep track of your ancestors’ illnesses and causes of death, and bring them up at your next visit to the doctor.

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DNA Q&A: Do DNA Tests Put Your Personal Information at Risk

WEBAs DNA tests continue to fly off the shelves, US Sen. Charles E. Schumer of New York issued a warning about the possible dangers of testing. “Popular at-home DNA test kits are putting consumer privacy at great risk,” according to a Nov. 26, 2017, statement in the senator’s online newsroom. “Different policies amongst the most popular

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Medical Attention

WEBBut even more vital, information about health problems in your family can help you take better care of yourself and your living relatives. Genealogist Paula Hinkel of Los Angeles never knew her Dad was classified as 4-F (not acceptable for service) in the WWII draft registration because of his heart.

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Author: Tina Sinatra with Jeff Coplon

WEBEssential Genealogy Forms; Family Tree Templates and Relationship Charts; Research Forms and Organizers; Records Worksheets; Census Worksheets; Ancestor Immigration Forms

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The Untold Story of Ellis Island’s Immigrant Hospital

WEBOrmond Joseph McDermott’s file is the only complete set of Ellis Island hospital patient records Conway found, tucked among his immigration papers because his father requested an investigation into his death. With help from genealogists, Conway located McDermott’s modern family. The death of “Little OJ” had caused lasting pain: His

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Medical Conditions and Family History

WEBTwo weeks ago I put out a call for photos showing medical conditions. There are three images and one blog link in this post so be sure to read all the way to the end. The inspiration for that request…

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Outdated Disease Names: Identify the Illnesses That Affected Your …

WEBDid your ancestor suffer from King’s evil, St. Vitus dance, painter’s colic or—God forbid—bloody flux? If so, you may be conjuring up images of Great-great Grandpa suddenly coming down with a royal case of devilishness or bawling as he put a new coat of paint on the barn.

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December 2013 Family Tree Magazine

WEB72 Family Tree Magazine 3 DECEMBER 2013 {A-B} African-American research guide March/April, 48 apps 17 time-saving Oct/Nov, 28 best for genealogy July/Aug, 66 password managers Sep, 68 Storylava review Dec, 66 translation Dec, 62 blogs, Family Tree 40 May/June, 26 burned counties Oct/Nov, 22 {C}

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Finding Your Ancestor in State Hospital Records

WEBThe public can’t access these records because patients named in them may have passed medical conditions to their descendants, who may be living. Instead, I submitted a research request and a $25 fee. A few weeks later, I received a transcription and photocopies of my ancestor’s entries in admission and discharge registers (the archivist had

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