Parkview Health officials are inviting the public to join in a genetic research project that could result in significant health benefits for participants.

By studying a participant's blood sample, researchers are able to detect whether that person is at higher risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol and other conditions, officials said Tuesday. Patients and their doctors can use that information to take preventive actions.

Researchers estimate 1% to 2% of program participants have a genetic variant that might put them at risk for one of the listed conditions.

Anyone age 18 and older may participate at no cost with a Parkview MyChart account, according to a news release. Anyone who doesn't already have a Parkview MyChart account may open one for free.

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