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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Noninvasive breast cancer often has no symptoms. Find out about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of this form of breast cancer.
Incompetent cervix
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely
Properly preparing and storing infant formula is essential for your baby's nutrition.
Back pain during pregnancy: 7 tips for relief
Ease a painful or achy back while pregnant with these simple tips.
Vagina: What's typical, what's not
Vaginal health is important. Use this information to protect your vaginal health and spot potential problems.
Bladder control: Lifestyle strategies ease problems
Bladder training and avoiding bladder irritants might help with bladder control.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and ways to protect yourself.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
Inherited metabolic disorders
Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.
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