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Diuretics
These medicines, sometimes called water pills, help remove extra fluid from the body. They're often used to lower blood pressure. Learn about the possible side effects.
Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Understand how to break the cycle of abuse.
Drug-eluting stents: Do they increase heart attack risk?
Stents coated with a slow-release drug are safe when used with proper medications. Find out more.
Eating disorder treatment: Know your options
Depending on your eating disorder and its symptoms, treatment may include a mix of talk therapy, nutrition education and medicines.
Eating during cancer treatment: Tips to make food tastier
Cancer treatment may alter your sense of taste. Learn what you can do.
Epilepsy and pregnancy: What you need to know
Concerned about how epilepsy might affect your pregnancy? Find out what kind of care you might need.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Erectile dysfunction and diabetes: Take control today
Learn strategies to prevent or treat this common and frustrating potential complication of diabetes.
Erectile dysfunction: Nonoral treatments
Get the facts about shots, penis pumps and other ED treatments that don't involve taking medicine by mouth.
Erectile dysfunction: Viagra and other oral medications
Get the facts on medicines that are taken by mouth for ED.
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