by admin | Feb 6, 2026
Health screenings help find diseases early, often before symptoms show. Early detection makes treatment easier. What you need depends on your age, sex, family history, and risk factors. Common screenings include: Cancer tests: breast (mammogram), cervical (Pap),...
by admin | Feb 6, 2026
Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects how you think, feel, and handle everyday life. It can make simple tasks like eating, sleeping, or working feel very difficult. There are different types: Major depression – intense symptoms that last at least two...
by admin | Feb 6, 2026
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Provides health coverage to eligible children through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. Can serve children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too low to afford private coverage....
by admin | Feb 6, 2026
Childbirth is the process by which a baby is born. This includes labor and delivery of the baby and the placenta. A full-term pregnancy typically lasts approximately 40 weeks, with labor commencing between 37 and 42 weeks. Preterm labor happens before 37 weeks and can...
by admin | Feb 6, 2026
A mammogram is a special low-dose X-ray of the breast used to check for breast cancer. Screening mammograms are done regularly to find cancer early, even if there are no symptoms. Diagnostic mammograms are done when there are symptoms or concerns. The breast is gently...
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