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Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex
Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
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.
Twin pregnancy: What twins or multiples mean for mom
Twin pregnancy or other multiples? Here's help taking care of yourself — and your babies.
Thermometers: Understand the options
Thermometers come in a variety of styles. Find out the pros and cons of different types of thermometers.
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other factors to consider before making a decision.
Breast cancer chemoprevention: Drugs that reduce risk
Learn about the drugs that can help prevent breast cancer in people at high risk.
Fetal development: The 3rd trimester
Fetal development continues as your due date approaches. The countdown is on!
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