Sleep
Learning Center
Fecal occult blood test
Learn how doctors use fecal occult blood tests (FOBT), such as the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), to screen for colon cancer.
Intravenous pyelogram
An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging exam that may be used to help diagnose urinary tract disorders. Learn what to expect during the exam.
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.
Sleep-tracking devices: Dos and don'ts
Sleep trackers may help improve your sleep, but don't jump to conclusions based on your data. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic wellness specialist.
Mammary duct ectasia
Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.
Molluscum contagiosum
Learn how to prevent and treat this common skin infection that affects people of all ages.
Placenta accreta
During pregnancy, if part of the placenta grows too far into the uterine wall, it can remain attached after childbirth, causing severe maternal blood loss.
Placental abruption
This uncommon pregnancy complication, in which the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus, can endanger both the mother and the baby.
Postpartum preeclampsia
Learn about this rare condition that's typically associated with pregnancy, but that can occur after delivery, too. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Mood swings, cramps and irritability are just a few telltale clues that you're getting your period. Learn what you can do for PMS symptom relief.
Refine Your Search
Type
- All
- Article (105)
- Answer (96)
- TestProcedure (83)
- Disease (77)
- Video (17)
- Symptom (11)
- SlideShow (4)
- HealthTip (2)
Gender
Age
- All
- 19 to 44 younger
- 45 to 64 middle
- 65 to 80 older
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 80 and over
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 06 to 10 years elementary
- 29 to 40 middle