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What medical records should I keep? A stethoscope and notepad
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.
urine sample jar - urinalysis
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
Vials of blood: Hematocrit levels
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
Woman with a heart over her pelvis - progesterone side effects
Health Education

Progesterone levels 101

It’s complicated. This hormone can change throughout the month, and your life.
Doctor giving a woman a yearly skin check
Health Education

Do you need an annual skin check?

This yearly checkup can help avoid dangerous health issues
Antibacterial cream and antibiotics - what is pus
Health Education

Pus 101

When this thick fluid shows up, it’s time to address an infection—in these ways
Man looks confused - leech therapy
Wellness

Is leech therapy still used?

They won’t cure a fever, but leeches do have a purpose in modern medicine
A vial of blood represents lead test results
Health Education

What are normal lead levels?

Lead exposure can have dangerous—and permanent—health effects. These are considered normal levels.
An MCH blood test
Health Education

What are normal MCH levels?

Certain health conditions affect your body’s hemoglobin. MCH is a part of that picture.
How to choose your doctor
Wellness

How to find a primary care provider

Communication between provider and patient is essential
A woman with normal thyroid levels having her neck checked
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