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Back surgery: When is it a good idea?
Back pain rarely requires surgery. Research your treatment options.
How your brain works
Which part of your brain does what? Take a tour.
Choosing a birth control pill
Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of the different types of birth control pills.
Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way
Osteoporosis weakens your bones, but you can still exercise — in fact, you should.
Prenatal care: 2nd trimester visits
Prenatal care can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Here's an overview of second trimester visits.
C-section recovery: What to expect
Learn how to manage healing from a C-section while caring for a newborn.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Gynecological care for trans men
Understand the gynecological care and tests transgender men might need to maintain good health.
Diabetes treatment: Medications for type 2 diabetes
Confused by all the treatment choices for type 2 diabetes? Use this guide to better understand the medicines available to help control blood sugar.
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