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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.
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.
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.
Chronic diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?
Diarrhea is fairly common after gallbladder removal. Find out what to expect.
Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?
Chronic bladder infection can be a painful, frustrating problem. Learn about causes and treatments.
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Understand the risks posed by chickenpox during pregnancy.
Chemotherapy side effects: A cause of heart disease?
Chemotherapy side effects may include a risk of heart problems, including weakened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) and heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia).
Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
Chemotherapy and sex aren't mutually exclusive, as long as you're feeling up to it.
Chelation therapy for heart disease: Does it work?
Learn more about this debated treatment for heart disease.
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.
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