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STD testing: What's right for you?
Find out how your risk factors affect the types of tests you'll need for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Cancer blood tests: Lab tests used in cancer diagnosis
Blood tests used to help diagnose cancer include CBC and tumor marker tests. Other tests and procedures are needed to confirm a cancer diagnosis.
Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories
Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.
Counting calories: Get back to weight-loss basics
Calories count — Try these calorie-cutting basics to get a handle on your weight.
Biopsy: Types of biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer
Learn about the different ways of collecting suspicious cells to test in the lab to diagnose cancer.
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means
Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's: How Alzheimer's is diagnosed
Even though there isn't a cure, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's dementia is important.
Getting past a weight-loss plateau
Hit a weight-loss plateau? Don't despair. Restart your weight loss with these tips.
Cancer survival rate: What it means for your prognosis
No one can predict the future, but cancer survival rates can give you an idea of your prognosis. Should you pay attention to them?
Weight loss: 6 strategies for success
Reach your weight-loss goals with these proven tips.
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