I’m a doctor — the 2 things women should do in every decade to stay healthy

Nypost · Apr 13, 2026 · 865 words · By Dr Caren Behar

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As we age, it’s important to maintain healthy habits — including proper nutrition, regular exercise and quality sleep — and to follow recommended preventive care, such as cancer screenings and vaccines.

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Claim 1: “At 50, it is time for the shingles vaccine and the pneumonia vaccine, currently Prevnar 21, which protects against bacterial pneumonia.”

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The evidence provided describes what shingles is and mentions the existence of a vaccine, but it does not mention the recommended age of 50 or the specific 'Prevnar 21' pneumonia vaccine recommendation for that age.

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web search NEUTRAL — Shingles, also known as herpes zoster or zona, [7] is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [2][8] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark ei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shingles

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 20, 2022 · Shingles is characterized by pain or a tingling sensation in a limited area on one side of the face or torso, followed by a red rash with small, fluid-filled blisters.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/shingles/symp…

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web search NEUTRAL — Identify common symptoms, causes and spread, treatment, and risks of shingles (herpes zoster). Learn about shingles signs and symptoms, serious complications, and who's at most risk. Download and shar…
https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/index.html

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Claim 2: “Internists generally start seeing patients between the ages of 18 and 25.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about climate change and unrelated Wikipedia entries. No evidence was provided that addresses the age at which internists start seeing patients.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Epstein files comprise over six million pages of documents detailing the activities of American financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. So far about three and a half million fi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Internal medicine, also known as general medicine in Commonwealth nations, is a specialty for medical doctors focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. Internal refers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_medicine

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013), where he was also a producer and oc…
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Claim 3: “Menopause accelerates bone mineral loss, weakening bones and increasing fracture risk.”

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Claim 4: “Young women should see a gynecologist beginning in high school, or no later than college.”

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While web results mention the importance of well-woman visits and provide a guide for parents, there is no specific medical guideline cited in the evidence that explicitly mandates starting in high school or no later than college.

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web search NEUTRAL — American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Guideline …
https://www.guidelinecentral.com/guidelines/acog/

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web search NEUTRAL — Most women benefit from regular well-woman visits, during which their gynecologist performs preventive examinations, screenings, and treatments to maintain health at all life stages. As a parent, prio…
https://www.healthspectra.com/when-to-see-a-gynecologist-for…

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web search NEUTRAL — Obstetrician vs Gynecologist explained. Learn when to see each specialist and how Dr Law Wei Seng, OB/GYN in Singapore, provides complete women’s care.
https://www.drlawweiseng.com.sg/blog/obstetrician-vs-gynaeco…

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Claim 5: “Get your first colonoscopy at 45 if you’re at average risk for colorectal cancer.”

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Three independent web sources consistently state that the recommended age for a first colonoscopy for average-risk individuals is 45, citing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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web search NEUTRAL — Colonoscopy Guidelines For Average-Risk Individuals. The guidelines are pretty straightforward for those at an average risk of colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends tha…
https://www.catchbio.com/blog/colonoscopy-age

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web search NEUTRAL — Colonoscopy Ages Summarized. At the youngest, a screening colonoscopy for average-risk individuals should be done at age 45. But if you have certain symptoms or a cancer-promoting condition, your doct…
https://lacolon.com/colonoscopy/what-age-should-get-colonosc…

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web search NEUTRAL — Key TakeawaysAverage risk individuals should start screenings at age 45.Guidelines recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years for those at average risk.
https://int.livhospital.com/how-often-do-you-need-to-get-a-c…

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Claim 6: “A healthy blood pressure is generally less than 120-130/80 mmHg.”

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Claim 7: “The 15-question test [Mini Mental Status Exam] hasn’t changed in 50 years”

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Claim 8: “Hormone therapy... is recommended for qualifying patients within 10 years of their menopause and before age 60.”

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No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 9: “The HPV vaccine series is approved for use up to 45 years old.”

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The provided evidence describes what the HPV vaccine is and its general purpose, but none of the sources specify the FDA-approved age limit of 45 years.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gardasil is an HPV vaccine for use in the prevention of certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). It was developed by Merck & Co. High-risk human papilloma virus (hr-HPV) genital infection is the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardasil

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are vaccines intended to provide acquired immunity against infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. The first HPV vaccine became available in 2006. Curre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HPV_vaccine

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is an infection caused by a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. Many HPV infections cause no symptoms and 90% resolve spontaneously within two ye…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_papillomavirus_infection

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Claim 10: “All women should start undergoing yearly mammograms at 40 to screen for breast cancer.”

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The evidence shows a conflict in medical recommendations. One source (Legacy Health) recommends annual mammograms starting at 40, while another source notes growing concern that starting at 40 may 'do more harm than good for many women.'

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of countries and sovereign states by temperature. Average yearly temperature is calculated by averaging the minimum and maximum daily temperatures in the country, averaged for the years…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Quakers are people who belong to the Religious Society of Friends, originally known as simply the Society of Friends, a historically Protestant Christian set of denominations. Members refer to each ot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A year is a unit of time based on how long it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. In scientific use, the tropical year (approximately 365 solar days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 45 seconds) and the sidereal y…
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Claim 11: “Pap smears begin at 21, with additional HPV testing at 30.”

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One web source explicitly states that Pap smears should begin at age 21. While the evidence provided does not explicitly detail the HPV testing addition at age 30, the starting age of 21 is confirmed.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Papanicolaou test (abbreviated as Pap test, also known as Pap smear (AE), cervical smear (BE), or smear test (BE)) is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially precancerous and can…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pap_test

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Claim 12: “we recommend a booster [tetanus] every 10 years.”

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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and a medical FAQ, confirm that tetanus boosters are recommended every 10 years.

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web search NEUTRAL — Tetanus vaccines are "usually made from rotting organs". There's no difference in the level of protection between those who receive a tetanus booster every 10 years and those who receive one every 30 …
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/tetanus-vaccine-claims-shot…

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web search NEUTRAL — Tetanus vaccine, also known as tetanus toxoid, is a toxoid vaccine used to prevent tetanus. During childhood, five doses are recommended, with a sixth given during adolescence.For the every ten-year b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetanus_vaccine

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web search NEUTRAL — Booster every 10 years. Immunity may last up to 30 years. CDC recommends booster within 48 hours of deep or contaminated wound if not up to date. Potential reduction in booster frequency. These findin…
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Claim 13: “Caren F. Behar, MD, is co-director of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative and medical director of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women’s Health at NYU Langone Health.”

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