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High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges
High blood pressure may affect sex. Talking openly with a health care provider about problems and possible solutions can help.
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body
If blood pressure stays high, it can cause other health conditions. Find out more about these complications.
High-risk pregnancy: Know what to expect
Find out what to expect during a high-risk pregnancy and learn steps you can take to stay healthy.
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips
Are you getting enough iron? Know how to spot the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and how to prevent it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
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.
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