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An esophageal pH test measures how much, how long, and how often stomach acid enters your esophagus to help diagnose GERD. Before the test, you shouldn’t eat after midnight, and you may need to stop ...

A bone density test measures how much calcium and minerals are in your bones to see if you are at risk for fractures. The test is quick and painless, taking 10 to 30 minutes, and results are ready in ...

Several tests can be used to screen for colorectal cancer (see the American Cancer Society Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening). The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test ...