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Read MoreScreenings are medical tests that doctors use to check for diseases and health conditions before there are any signs or symptoms. Screenings help find ...
Read MoreIf you're a man age 65 to 75 years and have ever smoked, ask your doctor about getting screened (tested) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Currentl ...
Read MoreNearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk for serious health problems, includin ...
Read MoreA bone density test measures how strong your bones are. The test will tell you if you have osteoporosis (weak bones), and it can help you understand y ...
Read MoreGetting screened (tested) for cervical cancer means getting tested before you have any symptoms. Screening tests for cervical cancer include:
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Read MoreIt's important to get your cholesterol checked regularly. Too much cholesterol in your blood can cause a heart attack or a stroke.The good news i ...
Read MoreIf you're between ages 45 and 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. Screening tests can help prevent colorectal cancer ...
Read MoreIf your child is between ages 12 and 18 years, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for depression — even if you don’t see signs of a problem.
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Read MoreIf you’ve been feeling sad or down and can’t seem to shake it, talk with a doctor or nurse about depression.What is depression? Depression is an ...
Read MoreIt’s important for your child to have their vision checked at least once between ages 3 and 5 years, even if they don’t show signs of eye problems. Th ...
Read MoreIf you’re age 45 to 75 years, get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you’re age 76 to 85 years, ask your doctor if you need to cont ...
Read MoreHIV is the virus that can cause AIDS if it isn’t treated. If you have HIV, getting treatment early can help you live a long, healthy life.The only way ...
Read MoreHepatitis B is a virus that spreads through infected blood or body fluids. For example, a person can get hepatitis B through sex, by injecting drugs, ...
Read MoreGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people develop during pregnancy. When you have diabetes, there's too much glucose (sugar) in your ...
Read MoreEveryone age 18 years and older should get tested for hepatitis C at least once in their life. Hepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the he ...
Read MoreIf your family has a history of breast or ovarian cancer, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your doctor. That’s because mutations (changes) in ...
Read MoreProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. It’s more common in older men than younger men.Depending on your age and ...
Read MoreMore people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 9 in 10) get it fr ...
Read MoreA mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads to other par ...
Read MoreOsteoporosis is a bone disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it’s most common in older women.
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Read MoreTuberculosis (TB) is a serious health condition that usually affects the lungs. When someone is sick with TB, it’s called active TB or TB disease ...
Read MoreSyphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), that you can get during vaginal, anal, or oral s ...
Read MoreHIV is the virus that causes AIDS. If you have HIV (also called being HIV-positive), early treatment can help you live a long, healthy life.The only w ...
Read MoreIf your child is between ages 8 and 18 years, ask the doctor about screening (testing) for anxiety — even if you don’t see signs of a problem.
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Read MoreIt’s normal to feel worried or afraid sometimes. But if worry or fear is making it hard for you to do your usual activities, talk with your doctor abo ...
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