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Archive for the ‘Lab tests & Screenings’ Category

Dear Dr. vybe: Does My New STD Mean My Boyfriend is Cheating?

  Dear Dr. vybe, I’m not one to point fingers – and up until this point, I’ve had nothing but love and [...]

Dear Dr. vybe: “Will an Edible Show Up on a Drug Screening?”

  Dear Dr. vybe,   First and foremost, I should say that I was a little hesitant to ask a doctor about [...]

The ABCs Of Cholesterol: Learning the Basics of Better Health

Do you ever wonder what you ought to know about cholesterol? You see the commercials, read the headlines, and get [...]

What’s All the Hype About Hypertension?

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious [...]

7 Common STIs & The Basics for Your Sexual Well-Being

April may be STD Awareness Month, but your sexual health is something that’s an everyday essential. While it may not [...]

Patient Perspective: How a Surprising Blood Pressure Check Scared Me Skinny

By vybe patient Tyrone B., an unpaid contributor   I had always considered myself to be somewhat [...]

It’s National Condom Week: Get It Right Before Getting It On

  Kicking off seven days of safe sex, how fitting is it that Valentine’s Day marks the first day of National [...]

What do the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Mean for You?

Last November, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology(with support from nine other [...]