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CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.
Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Learn about this inflammatory disease that can cause some of the vertebrae in the spine to fuse over time.
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Not all women have orgasms with vaginal penetration during sex. Most women need stimulation of the clitoris to climax.
Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue
Past your due date? Understand why a pregnancy might be overdue and what's next.
Video: HSG test for female infertility
Video animation shows the HSG test — an X-ray study to identify causes of female infertility.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
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