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Waist circumference (distance around the waist) is a common measure used to check for fat held around the stomach. Having extra

A shave skin biopsy is done to remove a growth from the skin. The doctor uses a local anesthetic to numb the area. Then the growth

Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses a magnetic field and

Courtesy of Drew Taylor, Director of Advanced Open Imaging, Meridian, Idaho. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that uses

One symptom of Lyme disease is a red rash (called erythema migrans). The rash usually starts as a small red area and then expands

Braces are sets of wires and brackets cemented to the teeth. Over a period of about 24 to 28 months, the wires are tightened and

Retainers are removable devices you wear in your mouth to hold teeth in place after your braces are taken off. Retainers are made

Clean the injection site. Make sure the area of skin where you will give the shot is clean. If you use alcohol to clean the skin

A medical alert bracelet is worn around the wrist. It has information about your identity and your medical condition. This can

The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The muscles in the esophagus contract to move food and