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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.
Opioid use during pregnancy
Find out how opioid use during pregnancy might affect your baby.
Why aromatherapy is showing up in hospital surgical units
Aromatherapy from plant-based scents may just have a place in the science of health and healing.
Women's health: Prevent the top threats
Find out how to prevent the top women's health risks, including heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Rheumatoid arthritis medications: Dangerous during pregnancy?
Learn which rheumatoid arthritis medications can be dangerous during pregnancy.
Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
Considering prenatal yoga? Find out about the basics and benefits of this popular workout.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
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