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.

Health screenings, like those for colorectal cancer, can uncover issues at an early stage—when they may be more treatable. But as we get older, it’s not always clear which tests are still essential.

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 ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Key Takeaways: Certain health screenings for men are essential at every age (like blood pressure), while others depend on your risk and age. The tools ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...