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Learn about the different ways of collecting suspicious cells to test in the lab to diagnose cancer.

Find out more about your options for bone-preserving drugs, including how often you need to take them and what side effects you might expect.

Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.

This common injury happens most often because of falls, car accidents or contact sports.

This illness is caused by bacteria that spreads in food. It can be very serious for some people. Learn about symptoms, treatment and tips to prevent it.

Sports such as soccer, football and golf can increase your risk of damaging the ring of cartilage that helps cushion and stabilize your hip joint.

This ongoing lung disease limits airflow into and out of the lungs. This results in trouble breathing, cough with mucus and wheezing.

Thickened and scarred lung tissue makes it hard for the lungs to work well. Symptoms are shortness of breath that worsens, cough, tiredness and weight loss.

This common viral infection often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, it can cause warts and even lead to some cancers.

Learn about this common effect of lupus on the kidneys, including symptoms to watch for, how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available.

Eating fish during pregnancy can be safe and healthy. Learn about the possible benefits, what types of seafood are safe and what to avoid.

Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.

Find out why experts think red wine is good for the heart and learn how to enjoy red wine in a healthy way.

This common skin cancer usually looks like a bump or a scaly sore. Learn about symptoms and treatment options, including freezing, lasers and surgery.

This rare genetic condition leads to physical, mental and behavioral problems, including being hungry all the time.

SPECT scans use radioactive tracers and special cameras to create images of your internal organs. Find out what to expect during your SPECT.

Learn about this brain condition that affects your ability to walk, move your eyes, talk and eat.

This group of inherited genetic conditions limits the adrenal glands' ability to make certain vital hormones.

More children are being diagnosed with this blood sugar condition. Learn how to help manage or prevent this chronic disease in your child.