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4 Post-Menopausal Conditions You Should Know About

Menopause doesn’t just affect hormones. It can also increase your risk of developing certain conditions. Find out more about what health problems you should be on the lookout for.

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How to Be Your Own Health Care Advocate

Health care can be complex, but it’s important to make sure that you are an active participant in your treatment plan. Find out how you can become your own health care advocate and develop a productive partnership with your providers.

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Are E-Cigarettes Safe? Look Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors.

E-cigarettes are sometimes touted as a safe alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Some people even use them to quit smoking. But what do we really know about the safety of these devices?

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What Are Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials help determine whether a newly developed treatment for a number of diseases are effective or not. Find out more about clinical trials and how they might be helpful to you.

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Everything You Need to Know About Rotator Cuff Tears

A rotator cuff tear is one of the most common shoulder injuries, but it can make many daily activities painful and difficult to perform. Find out what causes and symptoms of a rotator cuff tear.

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Had a Mastectomy? Here Are Your Reconstruction Options.

Breast reconstruction isn’t required as part of a breast cancer treatment plan, but it can help address the body image and self-esteem challenges that many women face after tackling the disease. See what reconstruction options are available to you.

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3 Things You Must Do When Recovering From a Heart Attack

Recovering from a heart attack can be a difficult journey. Here are some things that you can do to improve your health and wellness after suffering from a cardiac event.

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Have Diabetes? Take Steps to Protect Your Feet.

People with diabetes tend to have foot problems because of poor circulation in their extremities. This can lead to foot wounds that never heal. Find out how you can protect your feet.

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What Do You Know About Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) can help protect individuals at high risk of HIV infection. Being “on PrEP” means taking a pill called Truvada® once a day.

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8 Important Sleep Practices to Keep Your Baby Safe

It’s important to keep your baby safe by knowing and executing best sleep practices. Safe sleeping habits are vitally important to reducing a baby’s risk of SIDS and other causes of infant death.