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Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?
A high cholesterol level is unhealthy — rarely, very low cholesterol may pose risks, too.
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.
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 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.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Common cold in babies
This viral infection causes a runny nose and nasal congestion in babies. Find out how to ease symptoms and when to see a doctor.
Complete blood count (CBC)
Learn what to expect from having this common blood test, why it's done and how to prepare.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
In CDH, a baby's diaphragm — the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen — develops a hole called a hernia. Learn about treatment before birth.
Coronary angiogram
Learn more about this heart disease test that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels.
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.
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