16th November 2006
The thyroid blood test can help determine whether or not you have a normal functioning thyroid or will require treatment.
Many doctors order a thyroid blood test in patients that are suffering from depression, fatigue, fluid retention, infertility, hea...
16th November 2006
Testing for diabetes basically involves testing for high blood sugar levels. There are many different ways of testing for diabetes including lab blood tests, urine tests, hba1c tests and glucose test.
The lab blood tests are probably the most accurate ...
16th November 2006
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in men. Unlike many other cancers, prostate cancer often grows very slowly and is difficult to detect for many years. A man with this disease may not exhibit any prostate cancer symptoms fo...
16th November 2006
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. If left untreated, it could cause cirrhosis of the liver.
People who share needles to inject drugs, have a transfusion, or have unprotected sex could contract the infection. Many ...
16th November 2006
Colon cancer testing saves lives each and every year. But did you know that half of those that currently die from the disease could be saved if only they have a routine test?
Colorectal cancer is responsible for 60,000 deaths in the U.S. alone each yea...
31st August 2006
Prescription drug abuse is perhaps one of the most common forms of recreational drug use or drug addiction after alcohol and marijuana. Diet pills (speed) and pain medications (narcotics) such as Hydrocodone (Vicodin and Lorcet) and Oxycodone (Percoset an...
31st August 2006
DNA paternity testing has been a virtual godsend for many fathers or potential fathers over the years, and a curse for others. While once in the realm of science fiction, it is now possible to prove conclusively, one way or the other, if a man is indeed t...
31st August 2006
If you are trying to conceive a child, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is when you will ovulate. Ovulation is defined as when your ovaries release one or more eggs into the fallopian tubes each month. This process may be performed by eit...
31st August 2006
Do you think you're pregnant, but you don't know for sure? Pregnancy testing can provide the answer to your question if you're experiencing signs of pregnancy. A pregnancy test works by measuring the levels of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin...
31st August 2006
Have you ever wished you were stress free? As long as you live, you will experience stress. What a lot of people don't realize is that there are two kinds of stress: good stress and bad stress. Despite its bad reputation, stress is one of our bodies' best...
31st August 2006
Allergy testing can help you find out what substances you have an adverse reaction to. Some allergies are very serious, so it is important to undergo an allergy test to figure out just what you're allergic to. Completing an allergy test can help you find ...
31st August 2006
Cholesterol testing can save your life. Many people are afraid to have blood cholesterol testing done, because they either don't want their blood drawn or don't want to know if they are sick or not. They think that what they don't know won't hurt them.
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31st August 2006
People hear the "C" word and immediately know it's serious. But the double C, colon cancer, is even more frightening.
According to the American Cancer Society, 50% of colon cancer related deaths could be prevented if all people over the age of 50 were...
12th August 2006
Making the decision to get tested for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is a big choice to make. Taking the option of getting tested at home is a relief to many. Today, there are HIV home testing kits available for you to insure confidentiality of your re...
12th August 2006
Teenage drug abuse is at an all-time high. No pun intended. Youth between the ages of 12-17 are being reported using illegal drugs If you are a parent, you know that teenage drug abuse is not an imaginary problem in our society, but instead is a...
