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Smokeless tobacco products
Learn the risks of using products such as chewing tobacco, snuff and snus.
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.
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
Cancer risk: What the numbers mean
The news is full of reports about cancer risk, but what does it all mean for you? Find out how to interpret cancer statistics.
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.
Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Understand how to break the cycle of abuse.
Pregnancy and COVID-19: What are the risks?
Know how COVID-19 might affect pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding. And get the facts about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Sex isn't just for the young. Get tips for staying active, creative and satisfied as you age.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices
The birth control pill is surrounded by misinformation. Get the facts on common concerns and questions about taking the pill.
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