Weight-loss basics
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Circumcision (male)
Learn about the benefits and risks of surgery to remove the skin that covers the tip of the penis.
Childhood obesity
Childhood obesity can lead to various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to protect your child's health.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Check your weight-loss readiness
Weight loss requires commitment. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine your readiness: 1. Am I willing to change my eating and activity habits? 2. Do I have the time to spend on making changes? 3. Or am I too distracted by stress and other pressures? Talk to your doctor if you need help addressing stressors or emotions that seem like obstacles to your readiness.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Cancer
Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeine can temporarily increase blood pressure, but its long-term effects on blood pressure are unclear.
Caffeine and depression: Is there a link?
Caffeine and depression are not directly linked, but there can be an indirect connection.
COPD
This chronic inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing.
Breast cysts: What role does caffeine play?
Too much caffeine may possibly increase your risk of breast discomfort.
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