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Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Swelling of the leg or foot while flying is common and usually harmless.
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Ocular migraine: When to seek help
Flashes of light, zigzagging patterns and temporary blindness — what does it all mean?
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Macrocytosis: What causes it?
Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) can be due to many factors.
Vaginal atrophy
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Female infertility
Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.
Interstitial cystitis
Bladder pain and urinary frequency flare with certain triggers if you have this condition. Learn about treatments and self-care.
Feminizing surgery
Find out how feminizing surgical procedures can help better align the body with a person's gender identity.
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