You may need a physical exam for a variety of reasons — whether it is for school, sports, or to annually check-up on your overall health. While there are no complete guarantees of what conditions your doctor will test or examine you for, there are...
Whether or not you remember much about blood cell types from your high school biology class, there may come a time when such knowledge is important. Case in point: The role that white blood cells (WBCs) play in your health. We’ll cover specifics soon, but...
When it comes to medical procedures and fasting, most people likely think of surgery or a colonoscopy as the only times you need to fast from foods and/or liquids. However, a number of blood tests also require fasting in order to produce accurate results. Some...
Drug testing is often a requirement by many employers during the hiring process, and all employers can subject employees to drug tests at different times—sometimes with just cause and sometimes completely by random, depending on state and federal laws. The most common forms of drug...
Have you been abnormally tired lately? Or frequently feeling dizzy? While there are many potential causes for these symptoms, there is a chance you might be anemic. Fortunately, testing for and treating anemia can be a fairly simple process. Learn more about symptoms and how...
Immigrating to the United States is a major decision, and requires successfully meeting many criteria in a long – sometimes bewildering – process. For example, you will need to have a medical examination before being granted a visa. Both adults and children coming into the...