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Dense breast tissue: What it means to have dense breasts
Find out what it means if your mammogram report says you have dense breast tissue. Learn about additional breast cancer screening tests to consider.
Cystoscopy
During cystoscopy, your doctor examines the inside of your bladder using a special instrument that's inserted into the bladder through the urethra.
Coronary calcium scan
This heart CT test can show calcium deposits in the blood vessels. Know how the findings relate to your heart disease risk.
Coronary angiogram
Learn more about this heart disease test that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels.
Complete blood count (CBC)
Learn what to expect from having this common blood test, why it's done and how to prepare.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional uses, but the quality of results can depend on how well you follow the directions for the test.
Cholesterol test
Measuring the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood can help predict your risk of blocked arteries in your heart and brain.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
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