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Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer?
Learn what to expect if a Pap test shows cells that look different from typical cervical cells. Follow-up tests might include HPV testing and colposcopy.
Cervical cysts: Can they be cancerous?
Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.
Can vitamin D protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Find out what the research says about links between this key vitamin and the widespread viral infection.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes seriously ill with COVID-19.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
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