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What to Expect After an Abnormal Pap Smear
When doctors want to do a careful evaluation of an abnormal Pap test, they usually recommend a colposcopy. Our ob/gyn explains what you can expect.
Under Age 50? 4 Tips to Help You Avoid Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer rates have fallen overall, but they’re rising in younger adults. Learn what symptoms you shouldn’t ignore and what you can do to protect yourself.
When Should I Start Having My Cholesterol Checked? (Hint: Probably Sooner Than You Think)
You might not think about getting your cholesterol checked in your 20s and 30s, but you should. Find out why it’s important to get tested starting at age 20.
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Why Lung Cancer Doesn’t Have to Be the Deadliest Cancer
Why is lung cancer so deadly? Our expert explains.
How Doctors Today Are Screening Smarter for Prostate Cancer
Within a few years of using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, we saw an amazing shift: By the mid-1990s, most men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer were curable. Since then, studies have shown that while PSA screening reduces a man’s likelihood of dying from prostate cancer, it does not reduce overall mortality. The problem has been with how we use PSA tests.
How to Do a Self-Exam of Your Thyroid
Roughly half of adults over 40 have thyroid nodules. While these lumps in the thyroid gland are common and usually not cause for alarm, doctors say it’s a good idea to have any type of lump or nodule checked out. Watch this video to see how to check your neck for thyroid nodules at home.
If You’re a Baby Boomer, Get Tested for Hepatitis C
About 2.7 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic hepatitis C, but many don’t know they have it. Baby Boomers are particularly at risk, so it’s best to get tested.
6 Things You Need to Know About Health Screening Tests
It’s important to know the characteristics of reliable medical screening tests. Use this list of criteria to be sure the tests are appropriate — and likely to do more good than harm.
Does Your Baby Have Jaundice? When You Should Worry
Neonatal jaundice is not preventable, but it isn’t always a cause for concern. Know the difference between mild cases and severe cases that require a doctor’s attention.
