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  2. Get the Screening Tests You Need - WebMD

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    The USPSTF says get tested every 2 years, starting at age 50. Cervical cancer screening ( Pap test) Get a Pap test every 3 years, or a Pap test along with a human papillomavirus ( HPV) test every ...

  3. Screening Tests for People Over 50: What You Need - WebMD

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    From ages 50 and up, it recommends screening every other year and then no more after age 75. Cervical cancer. Pap tests have long been the gold standard for testing. You can either have a PAP ...

  4. The Health Tests That Seniors Need

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    Colorectal cancer exam. A colonoscopy is a test where a doctor uses a camera to scan your colon for cancerous polyps. A polyp is an abnormal growth of tissue. After the age of 50, you should get a ...

  5. Medical Tests in your 60s and Up - WebMD

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    For women, a pelvic exam, Pap smear and HPV test. You may think it's crazy, but many women over 60 still need to get regular pelvic exams, Pap smears, or human papillomavirus (HPV) tests. Older ...

  6. Blood glucose tests: at least once every 3 years, typically starting at age 40 to 45. Some people should get heart health screenings at a younger age or more often than others. For example, your ...

  7. Milestone Medical Tests You Should Take in Your 60s, 70s, and ...

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    It’s recommended to get screened for colorectal cancer every 10 years between the ages of 45 and 75. Colorectal cancer in the United States is most common in older adults aged 65 to 74 .

  8. Screening Tests Every Woman Needs - WebMD

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    Some tests, such as a Pap test or breast exam, should be a routine part of every woman’s health care. Other tests might be necessary based on your risk factors. Proper screening won’t always ...

  9. Preventive Health: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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    Preventive care for adults involves screening for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, as well as immunizations against serious illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. It also involves ...