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HPV Vaccination: What You Need To Know

The most recent version of the HPV vaccine has been a game-changer in the fight against this sexually transmitted infection (STI), but who should get it and when?

Pregnancy: A Stress Test for Your Heart

If you develop certain complications during pregnancy, you might be at greater risk of developing heart disease later in life.

Does My Child Need Speech Therapy?

Many young children can overcome speech and language delays, but early intervention is key. Parents and their child’s pediatrician need to be vigilant to spot the signs and start age-appropriate therapies.

Weight Loss Surgery Might Cut Your Cancer Risk

You might be thinking about weight-surgery to help you feel better about yourself or lower your risk of diabetes or heart attack.

Your Anxiety May Be Tied to Family Traumas of Long Ago

This may be hard to imagine, but your depression and anxiety could have its roots in seeds that were planted decades ago – even before you or your parents were born. As we continue to look for the causes of mental health issues afflicting people today, researchers are paying more attention to the concept of intergenerational trauma, also known as historical trauma.

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: A Guide to Men’s Sexual Health

If you have trouble getting or keeping an erection, you might feel embarrassment and avoid intimacy with your partner. It’s important to understand that erectile dysfunction is a medical issue that can affect men at any age – although it’s more common in older men. And there are treatments that can help.

Concerned About Birth Defects? Here’s What You Need To Know

An anatomic change present when your baby is born is known as a birth defect. Thanks to modern-day testing, you might know to expect this diagnosis before your child is born. Other birth defects come as a surprise.

Will Anxiety Meds Hurt My Sex Life?

If your anxiety is so intense it seems tangible, or your depression dips too deep, you’re likely to be prescribed SSRIs, a family of medications that ease either or both conditions.

Can’t Sleep? Menopause May Be the Culprit

Why Am I So Sad?

Episode 6 Why Am I So Sad?