A health screening refers to a medical examination, test, or procedure that’s used in a person experiencing no specific symptoms to help determine their risk of developing a health condition.

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When asked, most of us will say being in good health is important. Even though we mean it, life can often prevent us from being as proactive as we should be. It is sometimes easier to put off a doctor ...

Health screenings help doctors detect medical problems early, before a person has symptoms. The type of screenings people need can vary by age. For example, while screenings in babies measure their ...

Preventive screenings check for signs of various medical conditions, such as cancer or heart problems. They are available for many conditions and people of all ages. Preventive screenings are an ...

Nearly one-third of K-12 public schools in the United States now require mental health screening for students, but ensuring that they receive adequate follow-up care after a diagnosis is often much ...

When you think about your annual health checkups, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s your physical exam, a cholesterol test, a mammogram, a colonoscopy or even a dental cleaning. But there’s one essential ...

Back-to-school season is a great time to schedule health screenings for children! These appointments help catch concerns early and set children up for a strong, successful school year. Plus, aligning ...

Director of Nurse Midwives Melissa Hasler (left) and other members of the Birth Justice Initiative, an internal group at M Health Fairview that works to eliminate racial bias in maternal health care ...

The data is undeniable: Too many of our kids today face an unprecedented mental health crisis with suicide inching up to the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24, according to ...

America has moved from ignoring mental health to openly embracing it. That’s progress. But a new Illinois law, which makes schools — not parents — the gatekeepers of children’s mental health ...