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Why is Your Urine Brown?
This can lead to a buildup of an orange-yellow substance called bilirubin in your blood and urine, and can turn urine brown. If you think you could...
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Nuclear Bone Scan
A nuclear bone scan is a medical test that uses a small amount of radioactive material to check the condition of your bones. Your doctor might orde...
Read moreBenign Tumors
Surgery is a common type of treatment for benign tumors. The goal is to remove the tumor without damaging surrounding tissues. Adenomas are benign ...
Read moreBaking Soda Dos and Donts
But acid doesn’t cause all kinds of indigestion, so if your symptoms don’t improve after 2 weeks, call your doctor. When the baking soda lowers sto...
Read moreWhat is An Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test?
The aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test is a blood test that checks for liver damage. When your liver is damaged, it puts more AST into your bloo...
Read moreWhat is An Ammonia Test?
It’s a simple blood test that lets your doctor measure how much ammonia is in your blood. Your doctor will probably order an ammonia test if you ha...
Read moreWhat is An Alkaline Phosphatase Test?
When the test is done, the lab tech will take the tourniquet off, and you’ll get a bandage on the spot where the needle went in. Be sure to let you...
Read moreWhat is An Alanine Aminotransferease (ALT) Test?
The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test is a blood test that checks for liver damage. Doctors often give the ALT test along with other liver tests....
Read moreAdult Immunizations: what You Need
The benefits of vaccinating pregnant women usually outweighs the risks of the vaccine, says the CDC. All women who are pregnant need to talk with t...
Read moreAdhesions, General and After Surgery
However, a diagnosis of adhesions usually is made only during surgery. A physician, for example, can diagnose small bowel obstruction but cannot de...
Read morePicture of The Vagina
The vagina receives the penis during sexual intercourse and also serves as a conduit for menstrual flow from the uterus.
Read morePicture of The Cervix
The cervix produces cervical mucus that changes in consistency during the menstrual cycle to prevent or promote pregnancy.
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