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X-ray during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Learn when an X-ray during pregnancy might cause harm and how to avoid it.
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Some studies have suggested that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. But other research hasn't supported this idea.
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fainting during or immediately after urination, called micturition syncope, is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.
Wrist blood pressure monitors: Are they accurate?
Devices that measure blood pressure at the wrist may be an option for some people. Know how to position a wrist monitor properly.
Colon cancer screening: At what age can you stop?
Some groups recommend people over 75 may consider stopping colon cancer screening. Not everyone agrees. Learn about your colon cancer screening options.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.
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