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Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Breast-feeding tips: What new moms need to know
Breast-feeding is a learned art. Get started with practical breast-feeding tips.
Congenital myopathies
These rare muscle diseases that cause weakness and poor muscle tone are present at birth and caused by genetic defects.
Breast-feeding and pumping: 7 tips for success
Breast-feeding and pumping — Consider these simple techniques to help you maintain your milk supply.
Urine cytology
A urine cytology test uses a sample of your urine to look for abnormal cells, which could indicate a urinary tract cancer.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
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