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Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
Rarely, inhaling petroleum jelly for prolonged periods can cause lung inflammation (lipoid pneumonia).
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Pregnancy constipation: Are stool softeners safe?
Pregnancy constipation is common. Know how to safely treat it.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Extreme moodiness, intense sadness or marked irritability in the days before your period — along with your usual PMS symptoms — could be PMDD.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Some men with prostatitis have pain with ejaculation or sexual activity.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
Although a kidney diet limits protein, you still must eat some protein every day.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
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