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Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?
Learn what types of cancer HPV can cause in men and how you can reduce your risk.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
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