New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
Medical Tests & Procedures Archive
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Do BMI numbers add up?
Radiation risk from medical imaging
Given the huge increase in the use of CT scans, concern about radiation exposure is warranted. Patients should try to keep track of their cumulative radiation exposure, and only have tests when necessary.
A closer look at heart disease risk
Sometimes the presence of atherosclerosis, the disease underlying most heart attacks, is not clear or easily recognized, especially before a heart attack or other crisis happens. In those instances, doctors may rely on a coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, which measures the amount of calcium in the heart's arteries, high levels of which are associated with cardiovascular disease. The CAC results can help predict a person's risk for heart attack or stroke, even if that person doesn't have obvious risk factors or symptoms.
A blood test may predict increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Back to the doctor
When imaging tests reveal unexpected findings
Drinking sugary beverages associated with colon cancer risk
Reducing heart risks in the wake of breast cancer treatment
Look inside your heart
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
What are somatic workouts?
How to curb your stress eating
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
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