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‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.
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When Should I Begin to Consider Freezing My Eggs?
The average age of first-time mothers has increased over the last 15 years, from 24.9 years old to 26.3 years old, according to government data.
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Facing the Holidays after Losing a Loved One
The holidays are a special time for many of us, but for those who have lost loved ones it can be heart-wrenching to experience the holidays without them.
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PrEP for HIV Prevention: Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re worried about contracting HIV, you might be considering pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a prescription medication that that reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 99 percent and is at least 75 percent effective in protecting individuals who use injected drugs.
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How You Can Cope with Cancer Pain
The simplest things – getting to the bathroom, eating or even sleeping – can become ordeals when you have cancer and suffer from chronic pain. And if you’re a cancer survivor, the pain can spark fears that the disease has returned or that something new is wrong.
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Empowering Teens with Chronic Illnesses to Live Independent Adult Lives
Teens are learning important skills in all areas of their lives as they get older – everything from driving to managing their own finances. Learning to stay healthy, especially for a teen with a chronic medical condition, should be a priority.
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What Happens When Your Vagina Gets Old?
If you’ve finished menopause and notice that your labia are no longer plump, your vagina is itchy or your libido is MIA, you’re not alone.
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Tips for Managing Your Labor Pain
Giving birth doesn’t have to be a painful experience. There are medical and natural options to cope with and alleviate pain, and many women use a combination. Before you make any decisions, take time to research and ask your doctor questions.
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How To React When Someone Stutters
The reality TV show Survivor has made headlines for a variety of reasons since it first aired 25 years ago. But stuttering? That’s the latest buzz. A short conversation between host Jeff Probst and a contestant who stutters has received broad applause nationwide. We can all learn from it.
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Do Natural Remedies Work for Colds?
You have a cold -- a viral infection that medicine can’t cure -- but that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable as your body heals itself. Relief may be as close as your kitchen, where generations of mothers and grandmothers have soothed the sick with chicken soup, lemon juice and honey.
