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Home pregnancy tests: Can you trust the results?
Wondering if you're pregnant? Know the pros and cons of home pregnancy testing.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts
Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to prevent the spread of germs and avoid getting sick.
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Dilation and curettage (D&C)
Learn what to expect during this procedure, how a doctor performs it to remove uterine tissue and what to watch out for during recovery.
Concussion testing and screening tools
These screening tools help measure brain function after head trauma and help athletes at risk of head injuries.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Find out more about the causes of male bladder outlet obstruction and possible next steps.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Learn how medications and bone marrow transplants are used to control complications caused by these syndromes that affect the bone marrow.
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