Staying healthy
Learning Center
Coronary artery bypass surgery
This major heart surgery, also called CABG, creates a new route for blood to flow around a blocked artery. Learn why it's done and know the steps to take during recovery.
Cardiac resynchronization therapy
This heart failure treatment uses a pacemaker or a pacemaker with a defibrillator. Know when the treatment is needed.
Holter monitor
This wearable device keeps track of the heart's rhythm during daily activities. Learn when you might need one and what to expect.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is a common means of treating many types of cancer. Find out what to expect during your radiation therapy treatment.
Penis pump
Find out how this device can be placed on your penis to create an erection.
3D mammogram
Find out what to expect during a 3D mammogram to look for breast cancer. Learn how this newer test compares to a standard mammogram.
Breast cancer surgery
Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.
Lumpectomy
Learn what to expect from this breast-conserving surgical procedure.
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Find out what to expect during testosterone-blocking therapy. Learn about choices, including medicines and surgery.
Stool DNA test
Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells collected from a stool sample.
Refine Your Search
Type
- All
- TestProcedure
Gender
Age
- All
- 65 to 80 older
- 45 to 64 middle
- 19 to 44 younger
- 80 and over
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 29 to 40 middle
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 16 months to 2 years toddler