DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband, who is in his 50s, never goes to the doctor. I tell him he needs to be seen for preventive care purposes, but he’s stubborn and I can’t get through to him. I think he’s ...

Cancer screenings are among the safest, most effective tools in modern medicine for early detection, prevention, and lifesaving intervention. For many types of cancer, catching the disease early — ...

Colorectal cancer is among the most common types of cancer. It arises from abnormal growth of cells in the lining of the colon or rectum, forming polyps that can become cancerous over time. While it ...

Preventive screenings check for signs of various medical conditions, such as cancer or heart problems. They are available for many conditions and people of all ages. Preventive screenings are an ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — November marked Lung Cancer Awareness Month and on the latest edition of 12 Health, Shannon Hegy sat down with a local surgeon to highlight the importance of getting ...

July 15, 2009 — Current evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms of visual acuity screening for the improvement of outcomes in older adults, according to a position ...

One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that produces seminal fluid. Prostate cancer ...