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Heavy periods: Can folic acid help?
Heavy periods may cause iron deficiency anemia. Folic acid supplements can't treat that.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
How to treat baby eczema
Learn simple remedies to easing your baby's discomfort from the pain and irritation of this skin rash.
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
There's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will help the thyroid work better in people with underactive thyroid.
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism: Should I take iodine supplements?
Although iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, this deficiency is rare in the United States.
Is a home sperm test useful?
Using a home sperm test to check your fertility may not provide a clear answer.
Kidney dialysis: When is it time to stop?
Many factors may influence the decision to withdraw from kidney dialysis.
Kidney donation: Are there long-term risks?
Kidney donation can save a life, but it's important to understand the risks.
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