Health & Nutrition

 
 
 
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    • Tests and Procedures
      • Gastroenterology
        • Abdominal Angiogram
        • Abdominal Ultrasound
        • Appendectomy
        • Barium Enema
        • Barium Swallow
        • Cholecystectomy
        • Cholecystography
        • Colonoscopy
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Abdomen
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Liver and Biliary Tract
        • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
        • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
        • Gallbladder Scan
        • Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery
        • Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery
        • Laparoscopy
        • Liver Biopsy
        • Liver Scan
        • Sigmoidoscopy
        • Upper Gastrointestinal Series
      • Cardiovascular
        • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
        • Amputation
        • Cardiac Catheterization
        • Carotid Artery Duplex Scan
        • Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting
        • Chest X-ray
        • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
        • Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
        • Echocardiogram
        • Electrocardiogram
        • Electrophysiological Studies
        • Exercise Echocardiogram
        • Exercise Electrocardiogram
        • Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
        • Heart Transplantation
        • Heart Valve Repair or Replacement Surgery
        • Holter Monitor
        • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Heart
        • Myocardial Perfusion Scan, Resting
        • Pacemaker
        • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) and Stent Placement
        • Signal-Averaged Electrocardiogram
        • Tilt Table Procedure
        • Transesophageal Echocardiogram
        • Ultrafast Computed Tomography (Ultrafast CT Scan)
        • Valvuloplasty
        • Vascular Studies
        • Venogram
      • Gynecology
        • Amniocentesis
        • Breast Biopsy
        • Breast Scan
        • Breast Ultrasound
        • Cervical Biopsy
        • Cesarean Delivery
        • Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
        • Colposcopy
        • Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
        • Endometrial Ablation
        • Endometrial Biopsy
        • External and Internal Heart Rate Monitoring of the Fetus
        • Fetal Ultrasound
        • Hysterectomy
        • Hysteroscopy
        • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
        • Lumpectomy
        • Mammogram
        • Mastectomy
        • PAP Test
        • Pelvic Ultrasound
        • Uterine Artery Embolization
      • Neurology
        • Cerebral Arteriogram
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Brain
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Spine
        • Craniotomy
        • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
        • Electromyography (EMG)
        • Electronystagmography (ENG)
        • Endovascular Coiling
        • Evoked Potentials Studies
        • Gamma Knife
        • Lumbar Puncture (LP)
        • Myelogram
        • Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV)
        • Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)
        • X-rays of the Skull
      • Orthopaedics
        • Arthrography
        • Arthroplasty
        • Arthroscopy
        • Bone Biopsy
        • Bone Densitometry
        • Bone Marrow Biopsy
        • Bunion Surgery
        • Hip Replacement Surgery
        • Joint Aspiration
        • Knee Ligament Repair
        • Knee Replacement Surgery
        • Laminectomy
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Bones, Joints, and Soft Tissues
        • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine and Brain
        • Muscle Biopsy
        • Rotator Cuff Repair
        • X-rays of the Spine, Neck, or Back
      • Pulmonary
        • Bronchoscopy
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
        • Lobectomy
        • Lung Biopsy
        • Lung Scan
        • Mediastinoscopy
        • Oximetry
        • Peak Flow Measurement
        • Pleural Biopsy
        • Pulmonary Function Tests
        • Sinus X-ray
        • Sleep Study
        • Thoracentesis
      • Urology
        • 24-Hour Urine Collection
        • Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney
        • Cryotherapy for Prostate Conditions
        • Cystography
        • Cystometry
        • Cystoscopy
        • Kidney Biopsy
        • Kidney Scan
        • Kidney Transplantation
        • Kidney Ultrasound
        • Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray
        • Lithotripsy
        • Prostate Biopsy
        • Prostate/Rectal Sonogram
        • Renal Angiogram
        • Renal Venogram
        • Retrograde Pyelogram
        • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
        • Uroflowmetry
    • e-Health News
      • Men's Health
        • Men's Risk of Heart Failure Lowered with Fatty Fish
        • Prostate Cancer Therapy May Affect Heart and Bones
        • Prostate Cancer Anxiety Helped with Stress Management
        • BRCA Gene Mutation a Cancer Risk for Men
        • New Potential for Predicting Aggressive Prostate Cancer on the Horizon
        • Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer Abound
        • Selenium and Vitamin E Do Not Help Prostate Cancer
        • PSA Test for Prostate Cancer May Be Affected by Statin Use
        • Men's Alzheimer's Risk Lowered with Active Lifestyle
        • Biomarker for Agressive Prostate Cancer Found
        • Prostate Cancer Treatment Benefits Debated
        • Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Questioned
      • Women's Health
        • Lower Weight Urged for Obese Women Planning Pregnancy
        • Experts Discuss Pros and Cons of Fish during Pregnancy
        • Heart Concerns Linked to Premature Delivery
        • Middle-Aged Women Who Drink Alcohol May Have Increased Cancer Risk
        • "Bio-identical" Hormone Therapy Questioned
        • Egg Donation Risks and Benefits Reported
        • Fertility Problems and Secondhand Smoke Linked
        • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm a Concern for Women Smokers
        • Study Finds Incontinence in Women Somewhat Common
        • Hormone Therapy Increases Likelihood of Reflux
        • Dietary Fiber Important in Pregnancy
        • Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed by Symptoms plus Blood Test
      • Heart Care
        • Time Widens for Giving Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
        • Heart Failure Creates Needs for Patient and Caregiver
        • Protect Heart with Low Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
        • Abnormal Heart Rhythm May Be Predicted By Risk Score
        • Echocardiography a Valuable View of the Heart
        • Arteries May Clear of Calcium Deposits with Extra Sleep
        • Heart Health Includes Vitamin D
        • New Type of Artery Stent Shows Promise
        • Drug-Coated Stents Best for Some after Heart Attack
        • Better Long-Term Outcomes with Medications versus Angioplasty
        • Heart Failure Hospital Admissions Continue to Rise
        • "Silent Strokes" Different than TIAs, Experts Say
      • Breast Health
        • Breast Cancer Survival Status Found with Blood Marker
        • Dense Breasts May Be a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer
        • Lymphedema Difficult for Women after Breast Cancer
        • Hispanic Women Discover Own Breast Cancer, But Wait
        • Childhood Cancer Survivors Need Mammograms
        • Tumor Size and Type Helps Predict Breast Cancer Outcome
        • Radiotracers Bring New Views for Breast Imaging
        • Breast Cancer Risk Not Higher with Limited Caffeine Use
        • Breast Cancer Recurrence in Women of all Ages Studied
        • Telling Family and Friends about Your Breast Cancer Diganosis
        • Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Bone Density
        • Raloxifene May Help Lower the Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer
      • Diabetes Care
        • Exams of Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Cardiovascular Problems
        • Type 2 Diabetics May Not Find Heart Screening Beneficial
        • Dementia Risk for Older People Increased by Low Blood Sugar
        • Diabetes Linked to Depression During and After Pregnancy
        • Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Linked
        • Diabetes Studies Update on Nutrition, and on Cancer
        • Standard Blood Sugar Guidelines Recommended
        • Obesity a Factor in Increasing Numbers of Type 2 Diabetes Cases
        • Asian-Caucasian Couples at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
        • Weight Loss after Diabetes Diagnosis Improves Health
        • Healthy Lifestyle Can Keep Pre-Diabetes under Control
        • Diabetes and Depression Linked, Study Shows
      • Child's Health
        • Caffeine and Technology Add to Reduced Sleep in Teens
        • Genetic Risk for Autism Highlighted in New Research
        • Teen Driving Education to Prevent Injuries
        • Not Many Children Need Statins for Heart Disease Prevention
        • Better Vision in Children Linked to the Outdoors
        • Moms-To-Be Can Eat Apples to Ward off Asthma in Offspring
        • Family Lifestyle Linked to Obesity
        • Experts Say Increase Vitamin D Supplements for Children
        • Asthma May Result from Wheezing During a Cold
        • Breast-fed Babies Cope Better with School's Stressors
        • Low-Fat Milk Can Be a Healthy Choice for Toddlers
        • Coaches Learn More about Concussions during Sports
      • Mind and Body
        • Feeling Good after Exercise Lasts Longer than Expected
        • Be Social and Manage Stress to Live Longer
        • Life Span Could Shorten from Eating Too Much Red Meat
        • Living Kidney Donor Chains Facilitate More Matches
        • Experts Still Looking for Glucosamine Attributes
        • Hands On Approach to Pain Management Touted
        • Portion Control Key to Losing Weight
        • Tests May ID Older Patients at Risk for Post-Op Delirium
        • Depression Screening for Heart Patients Recommended
        • Vaccinations Help Improve Health throughout Life Span
        • Healthy Approach Supports Centenarians' Lifespan
        • Weekends Not a Friend to Weight Loss, Study Shows