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At a typical yearly visit in primary care, your health care provider is likely to run through a checklist of screening questions with you. As you...

Menstrual cycle irregularities are not unusual, although the causes of abnormal bleeding may vary by age. For example, cancers are more likely to...

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association. Progress has been...

One common side effect experienced by people, especially women, taking antidepressants is weight gain. This happens for a variety of reasons,...

The risk for sudden infant death syndrome, orSIDS, is highest in the first year of life. SIDS often happens during sleep, which is why knowing and...

The holiday season can be one of the most difficult times of the year when you have experienced the death of someone you love.

Many people suffer from seasonal depression, which can cause seasonal mood fluctuations during the holiday season. How can people know if they are...

Lifestyle changes can help prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. Prevention is especially important if you're...

Diabetes is a paradox in that it's both a well-known condition and a commonly misunderstood one. People might have a vague idea that it relates to...

At times, you may find yourself in the habit of mindless eating, anunawarenessof eating - not being fully present to savor each bite.

A panic attack is an episode of intense fear with an abrupt onset, lasting from several minutes to up to an hour. It has many mental and physical...

Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according to the American...