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Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about polyps in your colon
Got polyps? Find out why detecting, and removing, colon polyps is so important.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
Mental health: What's normal, what's not
Normal mental health vs. mental illness — Find out how mental disorders are defined and diagnosed.
Molecular breast imaging
Learn about this breast cancer screening test that's sometimes used in addition to mammograms, especially for those with dense breast tissue.
Pap smear
A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is used for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what the 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.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?
Learn about the signs of this indirect way of expressing negative feelings.
Polysomnography (sleep study)
Your health care provider may order this test if a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea is suspected. Learn how to prepare and what to expect.
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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