Category: Other Conditions

Measles Outbreak

Most adults have been vaccinated, but aren’t sure if they’re still immune and need a booster.

What is Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and is it Being Overtreated?

Over 50,000 women a year get a call from their doctor giving them the best possible kind of bad news.

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Kegel Exercise: How To

Are you like millions of women who leak urine? Do you know where every bathroom is in a 5-mile radius of your house?

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Lactose Sensitive? How to Get Plenty of Calcium and Protein Every Day

Milk, yogurt and cheese are great choices, but what can people do who might be lactose sensitive?

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5 Myths about Milk that Nearly Everyone Believes

All milk are not the same.

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Optimism: 3 Life Hacks to a Happier Perspective

Though there are undoubtedly people who are born with “The Happy Gene” and are natural optimists, I’ve seen many people choose to be optimistic and not give in to their negative self-talk.

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Mastectomy that Spares the Nipples

Yes, there is such a thing and here’s why it’s important to consider this before you have surgery for breast cancer. I was talking to 2 friends the other day, who both had double mastectomies for advanced breast cancer. Kim and Ellen (not their real names) had complete reconstruction and neither one had been able to save […]

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