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Heart failure and sex: Is it safe?
Many people with heart failure worry that sex might harm their hearts. How do you know when it's OK to be intimate? Cardiac rehab and counseling can help.
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?
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a traumatic event, whether it's acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what's behind this type of early pregnancy loss.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Try these prevention and treatment tips for ankle swelling during pregnancy.
Ovarian cysts and infertility: A connection?
Certain types of ovarian cysts can contribute to fertility problems.
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Not all women have orgasms with vaginal penetration during sex. Most women need stimulation of the clitoris to climax.
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