65 Items Tagged
Doctor visits
Regular preventive screenings are essential to maintaining good health. These are the times when you should schedule a visit with your healthcare provider.
Related tags
Health Education
What health records should I keep?
You should have certain paperwork on hand for up to 10 years. Here’s how to know what to save and what to toss.
Dec. 27, 2021
Health Education
What does urinalysis detect?
This quick and painless test is a way for your healthcare provider to obtain valuable information about your health
Oct. 13, 2022
Health Education
What do your hematocrit test results mean?
Hematocrit tests can tell doctors if someone is anemic, which is one of the most common reasons for ordering the test
Updated on Jul. 20, 2022
Health Education
Progesterone levels 101
It’s complicated. This hormone can change throughout the month, and your life.
May 18, 2022
Health Education
Do you need an annual skin check?
This yearly checkup can help avoid dangerous health issues
Updated on May 3, 2022
Health Education
Pus 101
When this thick fluid shows up, it’s time to address an infection—in these ways
Apr. 28, 2022
Wellness
Is leech therapy still used?
They won’t cure a fever, but leeches do have a purpose in modern medicine
Apr. 26, 2022
Health Education
What are normal lead levels?
Lead exposure can have dangerous—and permanent—health effects. These are considered normal levels.
Mar. 22, 2022
Health Education
What are normal MCH levels?
Certain health conditions affect your body’s hemoglobin. MCH is a part of that picture.
Feb. 17, 2022
Wellness
How to find a primary care provider
Communication between provider and patient is essential
Updated on Feb. 8, 2022
Health Education
How to understand thyroid panel test results
If your thyroid test results fall outside of these ranges, it could be a sign of a problem
Jan. 13, 2022