Tag: Preventative Screenings

Diabetes Screening

There are three forms of diabetes that exist: Gestational, Type I, and Type II. Gestational diabetes can occur in women during pregnancy, but typically resolves

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Cholesterol Screening

Cholesterol is a substance in the blood that is an important component to healthy cells in the body. However, high cholesterol is dangerous because it increases the chance

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Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow in the breast; these abnormal cells can then spread to the rest of the body. Hormone levels, lifestyle

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Cervical Cancer Screenings

Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among women. Almost 14,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed every year in the United States. A major

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Prostate Screening

Prostate cancer is a cancer specific to men. Several screenings are available to identify the presence of cancer within the prostate gland – even at

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