Genetic ancestry, then, can be an important factor in your overall health picture – what your “normal” is, which illnesses you’re likely susceptible to, and so on.

Millions of people use genetic testing companies like 23andMe to learn more about their ancestry and health. But a new data breach is highlighting the risks of having your ancestry information ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced Nov. 21 that it has obtained a civil monetary penalty in the amount of $700,000 from CRI Genetics LLC, an enforcement action taken under the agency’s policy ...

A new genetic analysis could help explain why people in the U.S. with African ancestry face a greater risk for stroke and Alzheimer's disease, but less risk of another brain disease, Parkinson's.

When ancestry tests reveal more than genetics Special correspondent Lee Hawkins shares his experience finding new family with online genetics tests — and reconciling fraught history.

A large government study shows that Americans’ self-reported race is a poor proxy for their genetic ancestry.

A new genomic analysis hints at why African Americans face a higher risk of Alzheimer's and stroke, but a lower risk of Parkinson's.