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Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infections
Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
Learn about how the HPV vaccine works, who needs it and what side effects to expect.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
Healthy sperm: Improving your fertility
You can take simple steps to have healthy sperm and improve your fertility.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits
Men benefit from Kegel exercises too. Follow these tips to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
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.
Male depression: Understanding the issues
Men may cope with depression in unhealthy ways. Depression in men often is not diagnosed or treated. This can lead to serious and sometimes tragic results.
Male menopause: Myth or reality?
Male menopause is a catchy phrase, but it isn't accurate. Here's why.
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.
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