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At-home stool tests for colorectal cancer screening are rising in popularity, but are they right for you?

Monday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At-home stool tests can be an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer than a dreaded colonoscopy. As the rates of the cancer continue to rise in younger people, home tests might help improve detection and get people treated sooner.March marks... Read More.

Pregnancy blood pressure screening draft recommendations expanded for first time

Wednesday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Doctors and healthcare providers should monitor pregnant patients' blood pressure regularly during and after pregnancy, according to a new draft recommendation.The recommendation was published Tuesday by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, a volunteer panel of experts that is highly influential... Read More.

First lady Jill Biden to have small lesion found during skin cancer screening removed ‘in an abundance of caution’

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Jill Biden will undergo a dermatological procedure next week to remove a small lesion found during a "routine skin cancer screening," White House officials said.The lesion is located above her right eye, White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in... Read More.

Harry Chapin’s 80th marked with worldwide screening of doc featuring Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and more

Friday, December 2 by ABC News

December 7 will mark what would have been the late Harry Chapin's 80th birthday, and that milestone is being celebrated with a worldwide screening of a star-studded documentary about the singer, songwriter and activist.The 2020 documentary, called Harry... Read More.

Prostate cancer screening guidelines may fail to address racial disparity: Study

Thursday, November 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Relaxed PSA screening guidelines may be leading to more late-stage cancer diagnoses, and the current recommendations updated to address this concern might preferentially serve white men, a new study suggests.One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their... Read More.

Tyler Perry, Rihanna and more join Will Smith at ‘Emancipation’ screening

Tuesday, October 25 by ABC News

Emancipation, according to Apple TV+, tells "the triumphant story of Peter (Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for... Read More.

Triumph’s Mike Levine expecting to have fun with band mates during Q&A before virtual documentary screening

Friday, May 13 by ABC News

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine, the 2021 documentary about the Canadian power trio Triumph, gets its global streaming premiere via the nugs.net platform tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. The event will begin with an exclusive live Q&A session with... Read More.

FDA issues warning about false results with prenatal genetic screening tests

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Common prenatal tests done to test for genetic abnormalities are the subject of a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA issued a notice Tuesday warning people about the risk of "false results, inappropriate use and inappropriate interpretation... Read More.

As youth mental illness soars, US task force recommends screening children as young as age 8 for anxiety

Wednesday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children as young as 8 years old should be screened for anxiety, the country's leading panel of experts on health prevention recommended Tuesday for the first time.The new draft guidance comes amid rising rates of anxiety and depression among kids and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: screening

At-home stool tests for colorectal cancer screening are rising in popularity, but are they right for you?

Pregnancy blood pressure screening draft recommendations expanded for first time

First lady Jill Biden to have small lesion found during skin cancer screening removed ‘in an abundance of caution’

Harry Chapin’s 80th marked with worldwide screening of doc featuring Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and more

Prostate cancer screening guidelines may fail to address racial disparity: Study

Tyler Perry, Rihanna and more join Will Smith at ‘Emancipation’ screening

Triumph’s Mike Levine expecting to have fun with band mates during Q&A before virtual documentary screening

FDA issues warning about false results with prenatal genetic screening tests

As youth mental illness soars, US task force recommends screening children as young as age 8 for anxiety

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