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Sigmoidoscopy, with scope inside rectum

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: How Are They Different?

Both procedures offer a look inside the large intestine, but a colonoscopy is more thorough

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Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?

Colonoscopy is the most common, but there are other options, too

Child having an eye exam, looking thru a phoropter
September 12, 2025/Eye Care

Your Child Should Have a Pediatric Eye Exam Early and Often

Have their eyes evaluated shortly after birth, before their first birthday, and at ages 3, 5 and beyond

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Colon Cancer in Young Adults: An Alarming Trend

A steady increase in cases in those younger than 50 started decades ago

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February 28, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Is an At-Home Colon Cancer Test Worth Trying?

At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard

Nurse helping to position a patient's arm during a mammogram.
July 31, 2023/Women’s Health

The Right Age To Get a Mammogram? Your Doctor Can Help You Decide

Annual screenings should start at 40 for most — but some should start younger

man having blood pressure checked in doctor's office
January 21, 2021/Primary Care

What You Need to Know About Health Screening Tests

Why you need them and which ones you need

Illustration of blood sample for cholesterol check
January 21, 2020/Heart Health

When Should I Start Having My Cholesterol Checked? (Hint: Probably Sooner Than You Think)

Regular screening is vital to understanding your heart risk

Patient being prepped for CT scan of lungs
July 8, 2019/Lung

Why Lung Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be the Deadliest Cancer

Early detection through screening can improve survival numbers

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