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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic condition in which the body has trouble breaking down an amino acid called phenylalanine (say

A Doppler ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to see how blood flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors assess the

Discusses oral glucose tolerance test that measures glucose (blood sugar) levels. Explains that test checks for gestational

Discusses cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) test that can help show if some types of cancer are present. Covers its use to check how

An endometrial biopsy is a way for your doctor to take a small sample of the lining of the uterus (endometrium). The sample is

Children of all ages are exposed to ideas about thinness by parents, peers, and other sources. Starting in grade school, children

There are many ways that adults can help children and teens develop a healthy approach to food and exercise. Avoid punishing or

In some people who have long-lasting pain, biochemical changes are triggered in the body, causing a different type of chronic pain

Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. It moves food and liquid down to the stomach. These tests

What is anorexia? Anorexia is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia usually have a very low body weight because of