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Mayo Clinic Minute: Patch testing for contact dermatitis
Patch testing is used to identify the cause of an allergic skin reaction.
Video: Endoscopy
An endoscopy allows your doctor to view your esophagus, stomach and part of the small intestine. Here's how it works.
Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer?
Learn what to expect if a Pap test shows cells that look different from typical cervical cells. Follow-up tests might include HPV testing and colposcopy.
Pap smear
Pap smear is often recommended for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what abnormal Pap test results might mean.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?
Sometimes this test is done to help figure out the cause of thyroid disease.
Stool DNA test
Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells collected from a stool sample.
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Find out what your PSA level may mean for your prostate cancer prognosis.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
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