Desmond Achterberg

Sequencing finds inherited risks and drug responses, but not all results guide care.

Reproducibility problems undermine the clinical value of current consumer microbiome tests.

Shorter telomeres signal accelerated aging, but the test has real limits.

Scientific advisory boards often signal credibility without actually providing it.

Calcium imaging directly measures artery plaque burden better than risk calculators.

Smart shopping on draw fees and membership tiers unlocks comprehensive testing under budget.

DEXA scanning reveals body composition changes that weight and BMI cannot detect.

Particle count matters more than cholesterol weight for predicting heart disease risk.

State rules, not lab science, determine whether you can order your own blood tests.

How billing rules and coding decide which preventive tests insurance actually covers.