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Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.
Mayo Clinic Minute: New definition of Alzheimer's changes
Researchers are changing the way they define Alzheimer's disease and opening the door for better research — and hopefully, better treatments.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Barium enema
Find out how to prepare and what to expect if your doctor has recommended a barium enema.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Glucose tolerance test
These simple blood tests are performed to screen for diabetes. Your healthcare professional may suggest one or more of these tests depending on your risk factors.
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
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.
Positron emission tomography scan
Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
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