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Breast cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk
Find out what lifestyle changes can lower your risk of this type of cancer.
Water retention: Relieve this premenstrual symptom
Find out what's behind premenstrual water retention and what treatments might lessen discomfort.
Breast implants: Saline vs. silicone
Trying to decide on a type of breast implants? Here are some answers to common questions.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
To protect groups of people over time, it helps to know what level of recovery or vaccination in a population makes it hard for a germ to spread.
Depression during pregnancy: You're not alone
Depression during pregnancy often goes unrecognized. Understand the risk factors for and signs and symptoms of this condition.
Children and gender identity: Supporting your child
Learn how to talk to children about their internal sense of gender. Also find out how to support their gender expression and advocate for them.
Twin pregnancy: What twins or multiples mean for mom
Twin pregnancy or other multiples? Here's help taking care of yourself — and your babies.
Pregnancy and atrial fibrillation
Being pregnant with AFib raises the risk of blood clots. Know which blood-thinning medicines are and are not safe during pregnancy.
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