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Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Planning for air travel with an infant? Know how air travel can affect a newborn's ears and breathing, and what you can do to keep your baby comfortable.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Consider these guidelines if you need to fly while you're pregnant.
Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Abdominal hysterectomy
Learn why surgery to remove the uterus, known as a hysterectomy, might be done and what to expect if you need this surgery.
3rd trimester pregnancy: What to expect
Third trimester pregnancy can bring Braxton Hicks contractions, backaches and hemorrhoids as you await the start of labor.
3D mammogram
Find out what to expect during a 3D mammogram to look for breast cancer. Learn how this newer test compares to a standard mammogram.
3 key changes in the new Nutrition Facts label
The Nutrition Facts label gets an update for the first time in 25 years. Maybe it's time to update your food choices too?
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