National Diabetes Month: Your Yearly Checkup Plan for Eyes, Kidneys, Feet, and Smile
For National Diabetes Month, a simple yearly checklist for eye, kidney, foot, and dental checkups, plus Medicare-covered diabetes learning.
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Men Get Breast Cancer Too: Signs, Risks, and When to Get Checked
Breast cancer in men is rare but real. Learn the signs, who is at higher risk, and why getting a change checked fast matters.
Breast Cancer in the Family? When to Ask About BRCA and Genetic Counseling
Family history can shape your breast cancer risk. Learn the clues, what BRCA means, and when to ask about genetic counseling.
Your Mammogram Letter Says “Dense Breasts.” What Now?
A dense breast notice is not a diagnosis. Here is what the letter means and the questions to ask your clinician.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe From Lead
Lead often causes no clear signs in children. Learn who should get a blood lead test and easy ways to lower lead at home.
Lung Cancer Screening: Who It Is For and How to Ask About It
A yearly low-dose CT scan is recommended for some adults with a history of smoking. Learn who qualifies and what to ask.
World Osteoporosis Day: How to Ask About a Bone Density Test
Osteoporosis often has no signs until a bone breaks. Here is how to ask whether a bone density test is right for you.
Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Steps for Readings You Can Trust
Home blood pressure checks are only useful if they are accurate. Simple steps for choosing a monitor, measuring, and sharing results.
Prostate Cancer Awareness: Making a PSA Decision That Fits You
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. PSA screening is a personal choice for many men. Here is how to talk it through with your clinician.
Children’s Eye Health and Safety: Vision Checks and Injury Prevention
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Learn the signs a child may need an eye exam and simple ways to prevent eye injuries.