Dec 17, 2024 · Learn about the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening to help you get ready to talk with your healthcare professional about your options.

Apr 25, 2025 · Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health. Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help …

May 8, 2024 · Tests and procedures used to diagnose autoimmune hepatitis include: Blood tests. Testing a sample of blood for antibodies can distinguish autoimmune hepatitis from viral hepatitis …

Oct 14, 2025 · Lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on human blood. Lice spread from person to person through close contact and by sharing clothes and other items. There are three types of lice: …

Nov 8, 2024 · Overview Magnetoencephalography (mag-NEE-toe-en-sef-uh-low-graf-ee) is a technique that checks brain function. For example, it can assess the magnetic fields that arise from electrical …

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Aug 1, 2025 · Description Ezetimibe is used alone or combination with diet and other cholesterol-lowering medicines (eg, fenofibrate, statins) to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in …