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Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Understand the risks posed by chickenpox during pregnancy.
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 cancer screening: At what age can you stop?
Some groups recommend people over 75 may consider stopping colon cancer screening. Not everyone agrees. Learn about your colon cancer screening options.
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.
Coping with pain after breast surgery
Pain is common after mastectomy and other breast cancer operations. Find out what causes it and learn about treatment options.
Denture care: How do I clean dentures?
Follow these best practices to keep your removable partial or full dentures clean, free from stains and comfortable.
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Diuretics and gout: What's the connection?
This treatment for high blood pressure can raise the risk of arthritis. Find out why and what you can do about it.
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
How is an infrared sauna different from a traditional sauna? Light provides the heat.
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