Dr. Oz: 5 Pieces of Advice I'll Be Giving 10 Years from Now
A peek into the future of medicine.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
Illustration: Peter Arkle
2 of 6
Know Your DNA
Our one-size-fits-all approach to medicine will soon be a thing of the past. In ten years, you'll likely be able to get your entire genome sequenced at an affordable price, and doctors will use that information to tailor your treatment to your unique genetic makeup. By 2022 there might be a drug designed for your specific kind of migraine or even your depression.
What You Can Do TodayThere are a few direct-to-consumer services that will examine a small part of your genome for anywhere from $100 to $2,000. You might learn about your predisposition for some diseases, odd traits, maybe even a hidden talent. The services are not yet regulated by the FDA, however, and the results should always be interpreted with medical guidance (
23andMe.com,
Decode.com,
Navigenics.com).
From the
October 2012 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
