Newborn health
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Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Understand the risks posed by chickenpox during pregnancy.
Yeast infection during pregnancy: Over-the-counter treatment OK?
Yeast infections are common during pregnancy. Over-the-counter treatments are usually safe.
Blood clots during menstruation: A concern?
Blood clots during menstrual periods aren't always a cause for a concern. But passing large clots may be a sign that something is wrong.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Bleeding after hysterectomy: What can I expect?
Light vaginal bleeding after hysterectomy is common; it may occur for several days or several weeks.
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Prostate cancer can spread (metastasize) just about anywhere in the body, but it's most likely to spread to the lymph nodes and bones.
Birth control: Can preejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
This possible cause of pregnancy makes withdrawal a method of birth control you cannot rely on.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.