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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.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
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.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Bleeding after menopause: A concern?
It's unusual to bleed from the vagina after menopause. Learn what health problems can cause it and why you need to see your health care provider.
X-ray during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Learn when an X-ray during pregnancy might cause harm and how to avoid it.
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?
Pregnancy may be possible with one fallopian tube.
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