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Conditions and Services Close up of a woman's legs sitting on an exercise ball

Pelvic floor, Kegels and how physical therapy can help
The pelvic floor is an integral part of our body structure. When these muscles function correctly, they act as shock absorbers for our body's entire core.
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Is testosterone therapy for me?

Every time we turn on the radio, there seems to be an ad for testosterone therapy for men. Is it for me, you’ve probably wondered, and is it safe?
Conditions and Services Medical diagram of lymph nodes

What happens when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes?
We all know we have them, but many of us will probably admit, we have no idea what they are, what they do or what it means when cancer spreads to the lymph nodes.
Conditions and Services A mother putting sunscreen on a young girl

Can sunscreen cause cancer? Why benzene is toxic and how to avoid it
High levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, were reportedly found in several sunscreens. Can sunscreen do more harm than good?
Conditions and Services Calendar with a day marked for ovulation

How to use ovulation charting and basal body temperature tracking to optimize your fertility
When you're ready to get pregnant, it can be difficult waiting for that second blue line to appear on a home pregnancy test.
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Everything you need to know about colposcopy, if it hurts and why you need it
A colposcopy is a procedure that many women are probably not familiar with until they’ve been told by their doctor that they need one. But don’t be alarmed.
Conditions and Services Woman with pregnancy anemia

Low iron in pregnancy: Spot the symptoms of anemia
During pregnancy, a woman needs twice the amount of iron that a nonpregnant woman needs.
Conditions and Services People driving

How car sensors monitor Alzheimer's disease
It’s an unobtrusive way to track health, disease and how well a treatment works. And it’s probably something you’ve used before: a car.
Conditions and Services The Calero-Anthis family: Arianna, Ron, Eleni, Veronica and sweet pup Clay

A curious case of COVID blood clots, solved by a surgeon named Cook
When Veronica Calero caught COVID-19 in November 2020, she couldn’t eat or drink for days.
Conditions and Services Your N95 respirator guide: The right way to wear and reuse

Your N95 respirator guide: The right way to wear and reuse
The federal government is sending free N95 respirators to pharmacies across the country. If you’re new to N95 masks, we’ve got guidance for using and reusing N95 masks effectively.
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