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Colorectal Cancer1 min readIf you’re age 45 to 75 years, you should get screened (tested) regularly for colorectal cancer. If you’re age 76 to 85 years, ask your doctor if you need to continue to get…
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Cervical Cancer6 min readGetting screened (tested) for cervical cancer means getting tested for a disease before you have any symptoms. Screening tests for cervical cancer include: HPV (human…
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Doctor Visits4 min readFor some people, taking low-dose aspirin regularly can lower the risk of heart disease. But taking aspirin so often has health risks, too. Ask your doctor about starting to take…
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Heart Health6 min readStress is the body’s physical and emotional response to challenges. Not all stress is bad. But too much stress, or feeling stressed for a long time, can lead to health problems —…
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Screening Tests5 min readIt’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 about anxiety. What is anxiety?…
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Doctor and Midwife Visits9 min readBreastfeeding (also known as nursing) is very healthy for you and your baby. Breast milk or formula is the only food or liquid your baby needs for about the first 6 months after…
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Shopping Lists2 min readMany Americans don't get enough calcium. Your body needs calcium to build strong bones and help prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). One good way to get enough calcium is to eat more…
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Checkups for Adults5 min readDid you know that when you play an active role in your health care, you can improve the quality of the care that you and your family get? Health care is a team effort, and you're…
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Vaccines (Shots)4 min readAdults need to get vaccines (shots) just like kids do. Make sure you're up to date on your vaccines to help protect your health. Get a flu vaccine every year. The seasonal flu…
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Heart Health7 min readIt’s a good idea to be mindful about how much and how often you drink, because alcohol can have negative effects on your health. If you don’t drink alcohol, there’s no reason to…
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Checkups for Children and Teens7 min readIt's important to keep your child’s first teeth — or baby teeth — healthy. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth. Taking care of your child’s teeth will protect them from tooth…
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Doctor Visits6 min readIt'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 is that it’s easy to get your…
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Lung Cancer9 min readQuitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can start to heal. You'll feel better and have more…
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Diabetes8 min readDiabetes is a leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes also increases the risk of serious health problems like: Heart disease Stroke Blindness Nerve damage, which can…
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Doctor Visits1 min readGestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people develop during pregnancy. When you have diabetes, there's too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. If you develop…
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