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Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infections
Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help
Find out more about your options for bone-preserving drugs, including how often you need to take them and what side effects you might expect.
High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Find out what to expect during a high-risk pregnancy and learn steps you can take to stay healthy.
Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Cast care: Do's and don'ts
Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.
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