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Puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth
Understand how puberty blockers work to suppress puberty. Learn about their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.
Primary progressive aphasia
Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.
Potty training: How to get the job done
Your guide to potty training basics, including when to start and what to do.
Posture: Align yourself for good health
Good posture helps prevent pain and injury, boosts confidence and mood. Improving your posture will take time and effort, but the benefits are worth it.
Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth
Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
This essential fatty acid is found in certain foods and is recommended as part of a healthy diet.
Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them?
Nighttime panic attacks can cause sweating, rapid heart rate, trembling, shortness of breath, heavy breathing, flushing or chills. Learn about treatment.
Nighttime headaches: How can I get relief?
"Alarm clock" (hypnic) headaches wake people up. But other nighttime headaches also can disrupt sleep. Relief begins with determining the cause.
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