Screenings and procedures Archive

Blood type compatibility matters during transfusions, and an Rh mismatch can create risks that may not appear immediately.

A recent colonoscopy may raise questions before you donate blood, but the reason behind this screening question may surprise you.

An elevated GGT result can have several explanations, from supplements and pain relievers to underlying liver conditions.

One reason people eat yogurt is because it contains probiotics — beneficial bacteria and yeasts that improve digestion, provide protection from dangerous organisms, and boost the immune system. But not everyone likes the taste or texture of yogurt, so here are some other foods that offer the same benefits.

More than half of US adults over 60 have diverticulosis, a condition where part of the wall of the colon bulges outward and forms tiny pouches. Diverticulosis does not cause symptoms, but if a pouch becomes inflamed or infected it becomes diverticulitis, which can be mild or more serious.

Early detection of colorectal cancer saves lives. Now there are more ways than ever to get screened (and fewer excuses not to). American Cancer Society screening guidelines now include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, CT scanning, at-home stool testing, and blood testing.

Discover what bilirubin is, why levels rise on blood tests, and how liver, bile ducts, or red blood cells can each play a role in hyperbilirubinemia.

Recovering from diverticulitis and unsure about fruits and veggies? See how your diet should change short term and what to focus on long term.