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Easy bruising: Why does it happen?
Get the facts about easy bruising. Learn about causes and find out when it's a sign of a problem.
Emergency health information: Keep your personal and family records within reach
Emergency preparedness includes making sure you can quickly access critical health information for you and your family.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
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.
Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness
Forgiveness and letting go can lead to healing and peace.
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Like cholesterol, triglycerides can cause health problems. Here's how to lower your triglycerides.
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses
Alzheimer's stages — common behaviors as the disease progresses.
Transgender facts
Know the basics about sex and gender, including common terms and definitions.
Wisdom teeth removal: When is it necessary?
You may not need your wisdom teeth taken out if they're healthy and in the right place. But if they cause problems, your dentist may suggest removing them.
What is chikungunya fever, and should I be worried?
Learn more about this mosquito-borne virus — found in Africa, Asia, India, and parts of Europe and the Americas — that causes fever and severe joint pain.
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