If you’re looking for a conversation starter this Thanksgiving, the country’s top public health doctor has a suggestion – find out about your family’s health history.
Talking about diseases might not be your family's ideal topic for a holiday – but US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin says one approach is to start very general.
Along with egg nog and presents, doctors say families should share their health histories this holiday season. Health officials say family history is a leading predictor of illnesses and a big gift for loved ones.