We know, we know: We should go to the doctor more regularly to make sure everything is in order, but finding the time isn’t always easy. However, it could save your life. Prevention, or catching ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

Keeping yourself healthy through the decades requires more than vitamins. An annual well-woman visit with your care provider can boost your health, thanks to preventive care through vaccines, ...

Seeing the doctor when you're sick is a step in the right direction, but it's only a small piece of the wellness puzzle overall. Getting annual checkups reduces your chances of dealing with a chronic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Several stories over the past few years have shown some patients have been victimized during medical exams. Here's how to protect ...

Caring for family and working outside the home are priorities for men and women that may leave little time or energy for self-care, or even paying attention to the messages our bodies may be sending ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - We all know an annual physical is an important way to maintain your health. But for women, a yearly checkup with a midwife can provide an opportunity to help you implement health ...

Medicare beneficiaries who have had coverage for longer than 12 months are eligible for an annual wellness exam. This is designed to develop or update a personalized plan to help prevent disease and ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer ...