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Vegetarian diet: Can it help me control my diabetes?
Although switching to a vegetarian diet won't cure diabetes, it may offer some benefits.
Diverticulitis: Can certain foods trigger an attack?
Contrary to popular belief, no specific foods are known to trigger bouts of this condition.
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
Although a kidney diet limits protein, you still must eat some protein every day.
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.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
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.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
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