Articles for Tag: "family history"

A routine exam caught her breast cancer diagnosis early 
A routine exam caught her breast cancer diagnosis early
Family history and genetic testing led to 45-year-old Jennifer Knauer experiencing the other side of cancer care.
Do you really need an establish care visit? 
Do you really need an establish care visit?
Find out if there are benefits to this type of appointment after switching to a new primary care provider.
Are your vaccinations up to date? 
Are your vaccinations up to date?
It can be tricky keeping track of your vaccination records as an adult.
Navigating the unknown: How to uncover your family medical history 
Navigating the unknown: How to uncover your family medical history
Deceased family members, lost contact with loved ones and adoption can make it challenging to obtain this important information.
You can’t outrun your genetics. Or can you? 
You can’t outrun your genetics. Or can you?
Learn whether exercise can help lower your risk of developing diabetes.
What to expect at your annual checkup 
What to expect at your annual checkup
It’s important to see a primary care provider every year.
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do.  Featured
Have a family history of hypertension? Here’s what to do.
You may also be at a higher risk for other health problems.