Who Should Be Screened for Osteoporosis? What the Latest U.S. Guidance Means for Adults at Fracture Risk
New U.S. guidance says women 65 and older should be screened for osteoporosis, and some younger postmenopausal women should be screened sooner.
Screening & Prevention Guidelines
Screening recommendations, preventive care guidance, and updates from expert panels and agencies.
-
-
Blood in the urine is often ignored. New research suggests that can delay bladder cancer diagnosis
Blood in the urine is not always cancer, but new research suggests delayed follow-up is common. Here’s what hematuria means and when prompt care matters.
-
No Symptoms, Still Worth the Check: What Adults Should Know About Oral Cancer Screening in 2026
An oral cancer screening during a dental visit is usually a simple look-and-feel exam of the mouth, throat area, and neck. It can help spot suspicious changes early, even though current evidence still does not prove that screening symptom-free adults lowers deaths.
-
Got a Dense-Breast Notice After Your Mammogram? What a New Study Says About When MRI May Help
A new March 3, 2026 modeling study suggests breast MRI may make the most sense for people with extremely dense breasts plus higher-than-average breast cancer risk. A dense-breast notice alone does not automatically mean you need an MRI.
-
New U.S. Cholesterol Guidelines Say Prevention May Start Earlier: What Adults in Their 30s Should Know
A new U.S. cholesterol guideline says some adults may need risk discussions earlier, including one-time lipoprotein(a) testing and, in select cases, treatment decisions before age 40.
-
Colorectal Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults: What the New 2026 U.S. Numbers Mean
New 2026 U.S. colorectal cancer statistics show a split trend: rates keep falling in many older adults but are rising in younger adults. Here is what that means for symptoms, screening at 45, family history, and why access still matters.
-
Men Get Osteoporosis Too: When to Ask About a Bone Density Scan
Osteoporosis is often treated like a women’s issue, but men can develop it too and may be diagnosed only after a serious fracture. Here is who should ask about a DXA bone density scan, how national policy differs from specialty guidance, and what Medicare may or may not cover.
-
Environmental & Occupational Health | Public Health Data & Surveillance | Rural Health & Access | Screening & Prevention Guidelines
Black Lung Deaths Rose in the U.S. — What New CDC Data and 2026 Free Screenings Mean for Coal Miners and Families
New CDC data show black-lung-associated deaths rose from 2020 to 2023, and NIOSH has announced free 2026 screenings for coal miners. Here’s what the numbers mean, what they do not prove, and what miners and families can do now.
-
Medicare’s Diabetes Prevention Program Now Has More Online Options in 2026: Who Qualifies and What It Could Mean for Prediabetes Prevention
A 2026 Medicare policy update gives eligible beneficiaries more ways to join the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, including live online and on-demand sessions through December 31, 2029. Here’s who qualifies, what the program includes, what Medicare pays, and why the access change matters for older adults with prediabetes.
-
New U.S. cervical cancer screening guidance adds self-collected HPV testing: who it’s for, what changes in 2026, and when insurance coverage follows
A new federal update says self-collected HPV testing should be offered as an option for average-risk women ages 30 to 65. Here’s what changed, what did not, and why many insurance plans may not have to cover the new option with no out-of-pocket costs until plan years that start in 2027.
-
Blood in the Urine: When Is It a Warning Sign of Bladder Cancer?
Blood in the urine can be caused by many conditions, from infections to kidney stones. But painless bleeding is also the most common early sign of bladder cancer. Here’s what U.S. guidelines say about screening, who is at higher risk, and when to seek care.
-
Chronic Disease Prevention | Nutrition & Dietary Guidance | Screening & Prevention Guidelines | Supplements
Do You Really Need a Multivitamin in 2026? What Federal Task Force Guidance and New Research Mean for U.S. Adults
Federal health experts say routine multivitamins have not been heart disease or cancer in generally healthy adults. Here’s what that means, who still may benefit from supplements, and how to make practical, evidence-based decisions in 2026.
-
Breast Cancer Screening Now Starts at 40: What the Updated USPSTF Guidance Means for Women
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that most women start mammograms at age 40 instead of 50. Here’s what changed, what the evidence shows, and what it means for your health and insurance coverage.
-
Childhood Myopia Is Rising in the U.S.: What Parents Should Know About Prevention and Treatment
Nearsightedness is becoming more common in U.S. children. Here’s what federal data show, why outdoor time matters, and which treatments can actually slow worsening—plus what families should know about exams, costs, and insurance.
-
USPSTF Recommends Anxiety Screening for Adults Under 65: What It Means for You
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening adults ages 19 to 64 for anxiety disorders in primary care. Here’s what that means, how screening works, and what happens next.
-
Lung Cancer Screening in 2026: Who Qualifies, What’s Covered, and What the Guidelines Really Say
If you are 50 to 80 years old and have a significant smoking history, you may qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening. Here’s what the current U.S. guidelines say about eligibility, benefits, risks, and insurance coverage.
-
Hip Fractures in Older Adults: What New Fall-Prevention Guidance Means for You
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among U.S. adults age 65 and older. Updated federal guidance clarifies what actually reduces fall risk, who should be screened for osteoporosis, and how Medicare covers bone-density testing to help prevent hip fractures.
-
Chronic Disease Prevention | Fitness | Public Health & Prevention | Screening & Prevention Guidelines
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need in 2026? What Federal Guidelines Say—and How to Apply Them
Federal guidelines still recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity per week for most adults—but what does that actually look like? A plain-language breakdown of current U.S. exercise guidance and how to apply it safely.
-
Diabetes and Your Feet: What New U.S. Data and Guidelines Mean for Preventing Amputations
Diabetes-related amputations remain a serious and unequal burden in the United States. Here’s what recent CDC data and the 2025–2026 ADA Standards of Care say about who is at risk, what warning signs to watch for, and which prevention steps can lower the chance of losing a toe, foot, or leg.
-
Chronic Disease Prevention | Diabetes | Medical Research & Clinical Studies | Screening & Prevention Guidelines
What’s New in the 2026 Diabetes Care Guidelines — And What It Means for Patients
The American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Standards of Care update national guidance on glucose monitoring, medications, heart and kidney protection, and mental health screening. Here’s what changed — and what it means for patients across the United States.
-
Cancer | Chronic Disease Prevention | Public Health & Prevention | Screening & Prevention Guidelines
Lung Cancer Screening in 2026: Who Should Get a Low-Dose CT and How It Prevents Advanced Disease
If you’re 50 to 80 and have a significant smoking history, you may qualify for annual low-dose CT lung cancer screening. Here’s what the evidence shows, who is eligible, what the trade-offs are, and how insurance coverage works in 2026.
-
Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2026: Who Should Get Tested, Which Options Are Covered, and What the Latest Guidance Means for You
Colorectal cancer screening now starts at age 45 for most adults. Here’s what current U.S. guidelines say, how stool tests compare with colonoscopy, what happens after a positive result, and what insurance and Medicare typically cover.
End of content
End of content
