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Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery
Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.
Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infections
Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Female fertility: Why lifestyle choices count
Know what you can do to protect being able to get pregnant.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Know how obesity can affect your pregnancy. Learn about possible complications and specialized care you might need.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
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.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
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