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Too many health screening tests from your doctor? See what Consumer Reports advises you do.

Too many health screening tests from your doctor? See what Consumer Reports advises you do. When you go to your doctor, it is likely that they will take some blood, check your heart, blood pressure and your weight. Most of these health screens offer your doctor that necessary data they need to advise you on your current health status.   Some of these tests such as the PSA may not be necessary at certain ages and may lead to false positives and unnecessary and sometimes harmful interventions. In our office, we do not order many MRI exams since most of Read More »