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Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Cystic fibrosis
This inherited condition causes severe damage to the lungs, digestive system and other organs. Learn about improvements in screening and treatments.
Delayed ejaculation
Learn what can cause delayed or absent ejaculation and how it can be treated.
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