Do you need an annual checkup? From blood work to a complete physical exam, many patients want the works. But, what’s really necessary each year? A group of physicians has some surprising – and ...

The annual health exam is a venerable tradition, stretching back to the late 19th century — those heady days of medicine when doctors overestimated their own ability to cure disease, and badly ...

Here are five things to avoid before a physical to ensure accurate exam and blood test results and an overall optimal visit with your doctor.

Young women are far less likely now to get an annual pelvic exam than they were in decades past, a new report finds. In 1988, about 42 percent of those aged 15 to 20 got the standard gynecologic exam, ...

Regular eye exams, including glaucoma screenings, are crucial for maintaining eye health, especially as you age. Early detection of glaucoma, an eye disease that can damage the optic nerve, is vital ...

Video above: Doctor talks about risks from delaying medical care due to pandemic fearMany people have been putting off routine medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that many U.S. adults are ...

Your eyes might feel fine today, but dangerous conditions could be developing without any warning signs. Eye care professionals across the country are raising alarm bells about the rising number of ...

Many people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new infections is much lower, it’s time to make sure you are ...