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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.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
Dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A natural treatment for ED?
Some dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction might work and some might be dangerous. Get the facts.
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.
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.