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  • Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Every year, nearly 500,000 women in the U.S. have a hysterectomy, an operation to remove the uterus. It is the most common type of surgery for women after cesarean section. A hysterectomy can help treat conditions such as fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, endometriosis, and cancer.

  • Let’s Talk About Adolescent Sexual Health

    Let’s Talk About Adolescent Sexual Health

    Talking about reproductive health with kids can be uncomfortable. For you and for them. But it’s important to do. Here’s a guide to help you through it.

  • 4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Age

    4 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Age

    While medical advancements have made aging easier for some, changes in society may make it more difficult for others. There is an increasing number of older Americans who don’t have a family member or caretaker looking after their needs. This growing group is called elder orphans.

Wellness Center

What Every Parent Should Know About Immunizations

Where can you as a parent turn to for the facts about vaccine safety? The first place to go is your child's healthcare provider.

Quizzes

Food Poisoning Quiz

True or false: Perishable foods should not be left at room temperature longer than two hours.

Multimedia

Step-by-Step: Inspecting Your Feet (Diabetes)

This video shows how to inspect your feet for problems if you have diabetes.

Symptom Checker