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Sentinel node biopsy
Learn what to expect during this procedure to remove lymph nodes for testing. The results…
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Learn how this nose surgery can straighten the wall of bone and cartilage that separates…
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SNRIs help ease depression symptoms. Some also help with anxiety disorders or long-term pain. They…
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Learn about this contagious and sometimes fatal respiratory illness. The last known infection was reported…
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Thinking about sex after pregnancy? Follow these tips to heal and regain your passion.
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Close contact, including sexual activity, is a risk factor for COVID-19. Find out how to…
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Questions about sex during pregnancy? Here's what you need to know.
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Vaginal infection can make sex painful and raises the risk of sexually transmitted infections. Think…
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Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
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A spinal cord injury can affect sexual function and fertility. Learn about the therapies to…
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Learn about symptoms of some of the more common diseases that can be passed through…
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Find out the symptoms of STDs and what you can do to prevent them, along…
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Understand why shaking a baby can cause brain damage, and why getting immediate medical care…
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Contrary to popular belief, shaving unwanted hair doesn't make it grow back thicker.
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It's possible to be allergic to some types of shellfish without reacting to other types.…
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This infection of the intestine causes diarrhea. Learn the symptoms, treatments and ways to help…
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This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn…
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Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the…
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Generally, it's best to avoid alcohol during the course of shingles treatment.
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A shingles vaccine uses only part of the varicella-zoster virus, so you can't infect others.
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People who are age 50 and older should get this vaccine to prevent shingles.
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This digestive condition happens when part of the small intestine is missing or damaged, either…
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