Routine health care - women

women One of the many questions being asked about medical care these days is whether the routine checkup really helps keep people healthy. The value of checkups and their frequency depends mainly on your age and gender. Your personal and family medical history are also important. The following exams, measurements, and lab tests help identify treatable problems early. For many medical conditions, early treatment can help prevent more serious problems.

Managing Your Health: Personal Health Guide The first in a series of four health guides It's the New Year - and the time many of us set goals for ourselves, and our family. One of which is usually to eat right and exercise more: to generally manage our health better...

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Travel And Pregnancy You've been making plans to take that 'trip of a life-time!' But, now you find out you're pregnant. What should you do? Should you still take that trip? As always, talk with your doctor about your individual situation, but here...

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Many women have sexual concerns Many women are concerned about sexual issues in their life, yet they may hesitate to discuss their concerns with their doctor, a new survey suggests...

Health plans could help close racial health gap African Americans are at greater risk from a number of health ailments compared with the rest of the US. However, health plans could help minorities by collecting and sharing data on their health status and care...

Real Men Don't Get Checkups No one can accuse Harry Vanderweide of overusing the health care system. After an Army physical at age 17, he waited 30 years before seeing a doctor for his next checkup. Now 55, he has been "a couple of times" since then...