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Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful
Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.
Alternative cancer treatments: 11 options to consider
Alternative cancer treatments may help you cope with cancer treatment side effects such as fatigue, pain, sleep problems, and nausea and vomiting.
Diabetic neuropathy: Can dietary supplements help?
Along with a healthy diet, some vitamin and antioxidant products might play a role in preventing or slowing this common diabetes complication.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Postpartum complications: What you need to know
Learn about self-care after childbirth and the symptoms of a possible problem.
Fetal development: The 1st trimester
Fetal development begins before you even know you're pregnant. Here's what happens early on.
Breast cancer chemoprevention: Drugs that reduce risk
Learn about the drugs that can help prevent breast cancer in people at high risk.
Pregnancy exercises
Learn exercises that can improve your core strength and muscle tone during pregnancy.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
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