The A1C test measures your average blood sugar levels over two to three months. If you are 35 or older, you should get screened for diabetes every three years. The A1C test can also be used to ...

If it feels like everyone is getting the flu, you're not imagining it. This is shaping up to be another severe flu season. That's why it's important to take advantage of every tool we have to keep the ...

A new "breakthrough" blood test can help spot the key warning signs of Alzheimer's, latest research suggests. The technique, using a blood sample taken with a finger prick at home and posted to a ...

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Recent advances in diabetes detection may help to identify risk earlier. In this article, MNT discusses recent studies that ...

New federal recommendations have expanded testing options for HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, and bring them right to your front door. Women can still choose to get a pelvic exam at the doctor’s ...

Holiday travel and cold weather means everyone I know (myself included) is getting sick. Aside from stocking up on over-the-counter medicine, thermometers and comfort food, you should also consider ...

Federal guidelines are expanding the options for cervical cancer screenings beyond the often-disliked Pap smear. According to new recommendations released Monday by the Health Resources and Services ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV. Federal ...

If you've been putting off scheduling your Pap smear-maybe for months, maybe longer-take a deep breath. There's no judgment here. While some women breeze through these appointments, many of us find ...

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