Reported 11 months ago
Doctors unable to help a mother whose baby had severe food reactions turned to a shadow system of DIY medical tests. The mother found a solution through Tiny Health, a start-up offering gut microbiome testing. A surge in at-home testing for various conditions like menopause, food sensitivity, and more is reshaping the patient-physician dynamic, fueled by growing distrust in mainstream medicine post-Covid. However, concerns are raised about the questionable accuracy and long-term impacts of these tests, sparking a clash between regulators, innovators, and healthcare providers.
Source: YAHOO