Galveston County Daily News, Sept. 9, 2008 In his weekly health column, Dr. Michael Warren suggests that men and women conduct a self-examination of their body before a visit to their doctor's office. "Whether male or female, each of us must take an active role in our own health care. Self-examination of our bodies is one of the most important steps we can take along the path of preventive health care. Disease can pop up when we least expect it. Prevention and/or early detection of disease are keys to successful treatment."