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Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
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.
Umbilical cord care: Do's and don'ts for parents
Find out how to keep the area clean and dry, and when to call the doctor.
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.
Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue
Past your due date? Understand why a pregnancy might be overdue and what's next.
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.
What a newborn really looks like
Here's what to expect when you meet your baby for the first time.
What a newborn really looks like
Here's what to expect when you meet your baby for the first time.
Birthmarks
Learn to identify types of birthmarks by how the skin looks. Examples include café au lait spot, congenital nevus, port-wine stain and hemangioma.
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