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4 important blood tests for women-and what the results mean
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Here's why every woman needs to know her numbers.
When your doctor orders blood tests during a routine check-up, the goal is to learn how well your body is working and to diagnose diseases such as diabetes or heart disease that might not have obvious symptoms. A blood test is like a gauge, revealing measures of disease inside your body.
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