A tendon is a type of body tissue that connects muscle to bone. If a tendon becomes inflamed — painful and swollen — the condition is called tendonitis. In your hands, there are so-called extensor ...

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A nuclear stress test, also called myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) or a thallium stress test, uses a radioactive tracer to show how blood flows through your heart muscles during exercise and at ...

Food sensitivity tests are not currently considered a reliable or accurate method of diagnosing food sensitivities. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) does not endorse home ...

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Abductor hallucis pain can be eased at home using the RICE method: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. See a healthcare provider if foot pain doesn't get better after a few days of home care.

A cardiac stress test evaluates how your heart works under exercise conditions. Stress tests can help diagnose coronary artery disease and monitor other heart conditions. It's important not to eat or ...