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Women's Health

All about emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can mean a pill or an IUD.

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Wellness

Quitting smoking: weaning off cigarettes vs. cold turkey

Which is the better strategy to quit smoking?

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Pregnancy

All about postpartum birth control

It's possible to get pregnant again before your first period after giving birth. Details about safe contraception.

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Women's Health

Tubal ligation: weighing the pros and cons

What to know if you're considering sterilization.

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Mental Health

Q&A: All about ECT for treatment-resistant depression

Electrical stimulation to the brain can change the chemistry of depression.

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Family

Hydration for youth athletes: Keeping young athletes on the field

Know how much fluid young athletes need to stay hydrated during practice and games.

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Wellness

10 surprising benefits of walking

Walking is good for your heart, lungs and waistline. But it offers mental health perks, too, that are less obvious.

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Health Topics

Understanding aspiration from dysphagia

Several health problems can contribute to aspiration. What to know.

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Health Topics

Kidney transplant waiting list is not the only option

This woman's kidney transplant story demonstrates the need for more organ donors.

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