by [email protected] | Oct 26, 2026 | Check-ups, Health
If someone in your family has high lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), their biological parents, siblings and children should ask their healthcare professionals about testing. Lp(a) is a largely inherited cardiovascular risk factor that can increase the likelihood of heart...
by [email protected] | Oct 25, 2026 | Check-ups, Health
Should you get a PSA test? A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test may help detect prostate cancer before symptoms appear, but it is not recommended as routine screening for everyone. Whether to test depends on your age, family history, personal risk factors,...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Check-ups, Health
You have finished your immigration medical appointment, but the office is still waiting for a result—or you notice information that looks wrong on your copy of Form I-693. Your next step is to contact the civil surgeon’s office and identify exactly what needs...
by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2026 | Check-ups, Health
A positive TB blood test during your immigration medical exam does not automatically mean you have active tuberculosis or that your green card application will be denied. It means additional medical evaluation is required, usually beginning with a chest X-ray. Your...
by [email protected] | Aug 20, 2026 | Check-ups, Health
You can feel healthy, maintain a normal weight, and still have metabolic changes developing beneath the surface. That is one reason insulin resistance, prediabetes, and poor metabolic health are so easily overlooked. Unlike an infection or an acute injury,...