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Preventive Care

Helping hands for new parents

Postpartum depression screenings offer crucial aid to parents – and their babies

Preventive Care

One family's fight with cancer led to a battle for HPV vaccinations

The HPV vaccine can prevent cancer. Yet, teens are far less likely to receive it than other vaccines. A family shares their story of why they are determined to change that.

Preventive Care

'Get screened for colon cancer': Two young colorectal cancer survivors share their stories

Josh Herting has a simple message for young adults. “My advice is if you have any justifiable reason, any symptom or pain, no matter how minor, get screened for colon cancer,” he says. “It’s worth it. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what I went through.”

Preventive Care

Mammograms: Early detection saves lives

'Pay attention to your body, and do not be afraid to get a mammogram.'

Preventive Care

Dark side of the sun

Clinicians and a melanoma survivor offer tips to guard against skin cancer this summer

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