http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_101488_17.html 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 ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_101487_17.html 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. 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Diet pills (speed) and pain medications (narcotics) such as Hydrocodone (Vicodin and Lorcet) and Oxycodone (Percoset an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_85019_17.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_85016_17.html 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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_85015_17.html 31st August 2006 Do you think you're pregnant, but you don't know for sure? 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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... http://www.articlealley.com/article_80335_23.html 12th August 2006 There are many pros and cons in the school drug testing debate that is a hot topic of discussion in schools and amongst parents, teachers and students these days. Some say that the main purpose of random school drug testing is not to catch kids ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_80334_23.html 12th August 2006 Employer drug testing has become an important safety issue in the workplace not only for employees, but for human resources and safety professionals as well. It is estimated that over 98% of all the Fortune 500 companies conduct drug testing. 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It is a narcotic, much like Vicodin and morphine and is used to treat moderate to severe pain like that caused by fractures, arthritis, childbirth and serious diseas... http://www.articlealley.com/article_72148_24.html 14th July 2006 Drug testing labs provide accurate results for drug tests in a short period of time. Oftentimes, companies require lab drug tests in order to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their employees. Why Are Drug Testing Labs Used? A drug t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_72147_24.html 14th July 2006