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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.
Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Find out about the low-glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.
Low blood cell counts: Side effects of cancer treatment
Find out why your doctor tests your blood during cancer treatment and what signs and symptoms may signal a low blood cell count.
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.
Lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease: An option for you?
Learn whether the Alzheimer's disease medicine lecanemab may be a treatment for you.
LASIK surgery: Is it right for you?
Find out whether you're a good candidate for vision correction through LASIK surgery.
Is hydroxychloroquine a treatment for COVID-19?
Hydroxychloroquine does not treat coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) or prevent infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills
If you find it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, or you have other long-term sleep problems, behavior therapy can help. Learn what's causing your sleep problems.
Hormone therapy: Is it right for you?
Hormone therapy helps treat bothersome menopausal symptoms, but it's not for everyone. See if hormone therapy might work for you.
Heart conditions and pregnancy: Know the risks
Here's what to know to protect your heart and have a healthy pregnancy.
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