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‘Are My Menstrual Cycles Normal?’
1 in 4 Children with Autism Go Undiagnosed
1 Simple Strategy Saves Sight as You Age
10 Questions to Ask After a Heart Disease Diagnosis
3 Common Childhood Skin Conditions No One Talks About
3 Reasons for Your Painful Periods
4 Tips for Living with a Digestive Disorder
4 Tips for Living with a Pelvic Floor Disorder
5 Differences to Know About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
5 Good for You Foods to Boost Your Nutrition
6 Ways Men Can Take Better Care of Their Health
7 Strategies that Protect Against Colon Cancer
A Healthy Diet: Your First Line of Defense Against Disease
A Simple Fix to Keep Back Pain at Bay
A Surprising Way to Boost Heart Health: Get a Flu Shot
Been Diagnosed with Cancer? Here’s What to Do
Boost Your Immunity
Bringing Dementia Out of the Shadows
Can Surgery Solve Breastfeeding Woes?
Can You Recognize the Signs of Breast Cancer?
Caregivers Care for Yourselves
Children Can Outgrow Weight Problems—With Some Healthy Changes
Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Coronary Artery Disease vs. Congestive Heart Failure: What’s the Difference?
Could a Counselor Help You?
Could Plants Preserve Your Brainpower?
Could You Have COPD?
CT Scans May Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths
Deadly Skin Cancer Is on the Rise Among Young People
Decoding Popular Diets
Do’s and Don’ts for Springtime Allergies
Does Social Media Motivate or Discourage You to Work Out?
Don’t Let a Chronic Condition Sideline You from Exercise
Elevate Your Outdoor Workout
Exercise Safe, Even Helpful, for Heart Failure
Fiber: Are You Getting Your Fill?
Fight Age-Related Weight Gain
Folate Could Safeguard Your Health and Your Baby's
Following Doctor’s Orders Improves Survival After a Heart Attack
Get a Great Workout at Home
Getting Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccine
Give AF the Boot with Healthy Habits
Grocery Shopping in the Age of COVID-19
Grow an Allergy-Friendly Garden This Spring
Have a Heart-to-Heart with Your Doctor About Marijuana
Hook, Line, and Sinker: The Health Benefits of Fish and Seafood
Hot, Hot, Hot! Exercise Safely in Summer
How Doctors Diagnose Chronic Pain
How to Make Mask-Wearing Easier for Children with Special Needs
How to Prevent Colorectal Cancer
How to Spot Fake News on Social Media
How to Take Inflammation Off Your Plate
Hungry for Normalcy? How to (Safely) Satisfy Your Cravings
Know the Signs: How to Spot Testicular Cancer
Love to Tan? You "Bedder" Believe You Need a Skin Cancer Check
Managing Stable COPD
Men and Belly Fat: No Laughing Matter
Menu Planning? Try These 5 Heart-Smart Substitutions
Obesity’s Gender Divide: Health Effects Differ for Men, Women
Older Adults: Preventive Screenings Are Key for Living a Healthy Life
Parenting During a Crisis: Signs of Anxiety in Children
Peanut Allergy 101 (for Parents)
Planning for Pregnancy? Give Your Body a Prebaby Boost
Postpartum Depression vs. Postpartum Anxiety: Know the Difference
Prediabetes on the Rise in Teenagers
Pregnant During COVID-19: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting a Pandemic
Probiotics: Be Wary of Online Claims
Protect Yourself Against Breast and Cervical Cancer
Questions (and Answers) About Pancreatic Cancer
Real World Tips on Being a Healthy Parent
Release Muscle Tension: Foam Rolling 101
Report Says Almost Half of All Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented
Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Vaping: Both Bad for Kids
Seniors: Find Your Strength Inspiration
Spread the Word: Mammograms Save Lives
Start a Fitness Journey—With Your Doctor’s Help
Statin Medicines: Get the Facts, Stat!
Stay Independent and Active with These Simple Fixes
Strategies to Keep the Weight Off
Swamped at Work? Beat Stress with These 5 Tips
Teens and Vaping: A Dangerous Mix
The Below-the-Belt Warning Sign Men Shouldn’t Ignore
The Big Benefits of Eating Less Meat
The Emotional Side of Diabetes
The Hidden Health Risk for ‘Tough Guys’
Those with Type 2 Diabetes Can Walk Their Way to Heart Health
What You Should Know About Atrial Fibrillation
What’s New in Menopause Therapies
Why Cancer Survivors Should Hit the Gym
Why Do Girls Take Longer Than Boys to Recover from Concussions?
Why It’s So Important to Get Your Yearly Flu Shot
Why Well-Child Visits Matter More Than You Might Think
Why Well-Woman Visits Are Important—And What to Ask
Women: Midlife Isn’t Too Late to Slash Stroke Risk
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