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Birth control patch
Learn how to use this type of birth control that delivers estrogen and progestin through a patch you wear on your skin to prevent pregnancy.
Birth control options: Things to consider
Birth control options — Consider these questions before choosing a method of birth control.
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bipolar I and bipolar II are different disorders, but treatment is similar.
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during exercise.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medications used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Beta blockers
Find out how beta blockers lower blood pressure and when your doctor might recommend one of these medicines.
Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts
What's the difference between bed rest and pelvic rest during pregnancy? Are there benefits? Understand the recommendations and how to cope.
Back surgery: When is it a good idea?
Back pain rarely requires surgery. Research your treatment options.
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