Pop-pop! It’s so good to see you. How are you?
Man’s voice: Good, good.
How are those knees holding up? And the old ticker?
Man: Fine. Can’t complain.
What medications are you taking now, Pop? Have you ever been diagnosed with high-blood pressure? Kidney disease? What about asthma? Any trouble breathing? Now, can you read the letters on the third line?
Man: E, Uh, M. P?
Taking grandpa’s medical history might not seem like the best way to spread warm holiday wishes. But geneticists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham [Lynn Holt et al.] note that family gatherings are a great time to learn more about your family’s