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Prostate cancer screening: Should you get a PSA test?
Learn about the pros and cons of the PSA test so you're ready to talk about prostate cancer screening with your doctor.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Is a home sperm test useful?
Using a home sperm test to check your fertility may not provide a clear answer.
ANA test
An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is one test used to help determine if you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus.
Breast cancer staging
Breast cancer staging helps your doctor select the most appropriate treatments.
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.
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
Antibody testing shows whether you've had the COVID-19 virus in the past. It's not the same as testing to see whether you have the virus now.
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