If you dread filling out your family health history at the doctor’s office, you’re not alone. But it’s for a good reason.
“We use this information to understand your chance of inheriting a disease, or if you’re more susceptible to developing certain conditions,” says Veronica Plasencia, MD, primary care provider with Hartford HealthCare and Soundview Medical Associates, LLC.
Dr. Plasencia shared a few health conditions that could run in your family, and other surprising factors that you should know. Read more
