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UK health secretary Matt Hancock has championed genetic testingSteve Back/Shutterstock
By Adam VaughanThe National Health Service (NHS) in England is set to offer genetic testing to help determine people’s risk of developing common diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. However, some influential groups have warned that the move could have negative effects, including causing anxiety when people receive the results.
UK health secretary Matt Hancock said the DNA tests would be available through the NHS, but it would be a paid-for service. Those taking the tests would have to agree to share their genetic data …