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Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.
Symptoms of pregnancy: What happens first
Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of pregnancy. Find out about these and less obvious pregnancy signs.
Syphilis
Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how it's treated.
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Understand what makes teens prone to suicide, and learn what you can do to prevent it.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
The reality of menopause weight gain
Find out what causes menopause weight gain, and learn about ways you may be able to minimize it.
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.
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