v Checklist: Vaccines for Adults

Grown-ups need to keep vaccinations and boost shots current -- just like kids do.By R. Morgan Griffin
WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDKeeping up-to-date with your immunizations can be diffic

v Adult Immunizations

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v Milestone Medical Tests in your 40s

How healthy are you? Your 40s are a great time to assess the current state of your health, correct the abuses of your past, and prepare your body for the next four, five (or six!) decades of your life

v Milestone Medical Tests in your 20s and 30s

Going to your doctor may be the last thing on your mind right now, but regular check-ups may save your health -- and your life -- later.Starting in your 20s and 30s, your doctor can perform or recomme

v The Pelvic Exam

A pelvic exam is a way for doctors to look for signs of illness in certain organs in a woman's body. The word "pelvic" refers to the pelvis. The exam is used to look at a woman's:Vulva (ex

v Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?

Researchers Examine Role of Risky Behavior in Life ExpectancyBy Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical NewsMay 11, 2006 -- Women generally outlive men, and researchers are exploring the reasons why.Evolution ma

v Health Myths: Do You Know the Truth?

You may be making health decisions based on incorrect or outdated information. Make sure that your sources for health information are current and accurate. Also, check with your health care provider i

v Women's Top 5 Health Concerns

From heart disease to breast cancer to depression, WebMD gives you the inside info on why women are at high risk for these problems but may not know it.By Dulce Zamora
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