In their recent Viewpoint, Frieden and colleagues argue that mass blood pressure screening diverts resources from improving hypertension care. We present a counterargument that community-based blood ...

Be proactive about your health Health screenings — physical exams, tests and procedures used to detect disease early — are important. Screening tests are designed to detect hidden disease ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

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 ...

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"Interventions should include automated electronic health record prompts; point-of-care screening methods, such as teleophthalmology integration; additional care coordination resources; and targeted ...

This event is free and open to the public with no registration required. A previous version of this article misstated the requirements to attend. MU Health Care is ...

George, a 70-year-old retired construction executive in Houston, prides himself on being there for his family, staying active and enjoying retirement. Like many people his age, he focused on everyday ...

INDIANAPOLIS — As we grow older, changes in memory and cognition can leave many people wondering: Is this normal aging — or something more serious? For this month’s Check Up 13, Ascension St. Vincent ...