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You may be self-conscious about your varicose veins. In more severe cases, they can be painful, causing swelling, heaviness, ulcers or bleeding in your legs.

You probably haven’t heard of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but it’s the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people younger than 35 years old. The condition, which causes your heart muscle to thicken for no apparent reason, is often inherited. You can have the disease and never know it.

“Mom, Caitlin got a training bra. What is that?” You’ll hear that question at some point, or another about budding breasts, underarm hair … periods. Pre-teen girls need to learn about how their bodies will change. Be the one to steer that conversation.

Being thirsty all the time and running to the bathroom frequently because you have to pee can be inconvenient – and worrisome. That’s when peeing in a cup – at your doctor’s office, of course -- can help.

How many times have you wished your baby could tell you what’s wrong instead of crying and leaving you to guess? Baby Sign Language allows babies as young as 6 months old to communicate their needs instead of crying.

You’ve just posted a tweet and it’s taking off, getting dozens of likes and retweets. 

Women are now being told they should get mammograms every other year starting at age 40 – 10 years earlier than previous recommendations.

“When can I start exercising?” Bariatric patients ask that question frequently, both before their weight-loss surgery and after.

It’s no surprise that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. -- it was designed for anyone to be able to enjoy it. But just like with any other sport, you still need to take care to avoid injury.

If you’re looking for a good reason to drop some pounds, here it is: being overweight can put you at higher risk for at least 13 types of cancer.