Synopsis: Genetic risks drive many top diseases in Indian men, including early heart attacks, diabetes, prostate/colorectal cancers, neurological disorders, and infertility. Advanced testing now enables early detection, personalised treatment, and prevention. This International Men’s Day, experts urge men to move beyond lifestyle fixes and embrace genetic insights for proactive, lifelong health.

Men’s health has, for a long time, been discussed in the light of lifestyle risk factors in India: smoking, poor diet, stress, and a lack of preventive check-ups. While these remain critical, evidence shows that our genetics play an equally important role in determining our long-term health outcomes.

Today, advances in genetic testing are helping men understand these risks earlier, enabling more

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