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Mediterranean diet for heart health
This heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
Fight coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission at home
Fight coronavirus at home by cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are touched often. Most disinfectants for home use will kill the virus that causes COVID-19.
Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options
Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.
Breast cancer chemoprevention: Drugs that reduce risk
Learn about the drugs that can help prevent breast cancer in people at high risk.
Personal health records and patient portals
Keeping health records electronically makes it easy to get medical information using a computer or smartphone.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
Common baby rashes
You might expect a baby's skin to be flawless, but rashes and other skin conditions are common. Find out when treatment can help.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
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