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Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
Biopsy: Types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer
Learn about the different ways of collecting suspicious cells to test in the lab to diagnose cancer.
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Think you or your child might have asthma? Here's what's involved in making a diagnosis.
Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications
Get the facts on medicines that are taken by mouth for ED.
Male depression: Understanding the issues
Men may cope with depression in unhealthy ways. Depression in men often is not diagnosed or treated. This can lead to serious and sometimes tragic results.
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.
Belly fat in men: Why weight loss matters
Belly fat can be dangerous. Understand why and how to get rid of it.
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