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Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap
Women are diagnosed with depression more often than men are. Discover what factors may contribute to that increased risk.
Domestic violence against women: Recognize patterns, seek help
Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Understand how to break the cycle of abuse.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry
Learn about different tick species and some of the diseases they may carry.
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts
Done properly, hand-washing is a simple way to prevent the spread of germs and avoid getting sick.
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors
Heart disease and heart attack symptoms may be different in woman than in men. Know the warning signs and learn ways to protect your heart.
Herd immunity and COVID-19: What you need to know
To protect groups of people over time, it helps to know what level of recovery or vaccination in a population makes it hard for a germ to spread.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
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