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How To Help Your Kid Deal With School Stress

Prioritizing tasks, setting boundaries and asking for help can go a long way

Does Estrogen Cause Weight Gain?

This hormone may affect your weight, but it doesn’t usually act alone

Should You Crack Your Knuckles?

Popping your knuckles should be safe as long as you do it carefully

How Healthy Are Persimmons?

This East Asian and subtropical fruit is packed with delicious nutrition

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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The Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer, Even in the Early Stages

Even when your prognosis is good, breast cancer can have a serious effect on your mental health and emotional well-being

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What’s Included in Your Breast Cancer Pathology Report? And What Does It Mean?

Your path lab report contains detailed information about your tumor — your care team can work with you to turn it into a care plan

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Tips To Prepare for and Recover From a Mastectomy

To help yourself heal, prepare your home for recovery ahead of time and tend to your physical and mental health

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What To Ask Your Oncologist When You’re Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Being informed can help you feel more confident about your care decisions

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BRCA Genes: What They Mean for Your Cancer Risk

BRCA1/2 gene mutations can raise your risk for breast, prostate and other cancers — genetic testing can help you take proactive steps

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How Fast Does Breast Cancer Spread?

Breast cancer’s growth rate depends on its type, stage, grade and more

Managing Cold and Flu Season

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What To Eat and Drink When You Have the Flu

Hydrating and focusing on nutrient-rich foods are key for recovery

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Can You Get a Flu Shot if You’re Allergic to Eggs?

Current evidence and medical guidelines say the flu vaccine is safe, even for those with egg allergies

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When To Take Your Baby to the Hospital for RSV

Seek medical care if your little one is working hard to breathe or shows signs of dehydration

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How To Stop Coughing: 9 Tips and Tricks

Honey, humidity and the right OTC meds can help bring on cough relief

Let’s Talk About Your Breath

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Wake Up Fresh: How To Stop Morning Breath

For fresher breath in the a.m., practice good oral hygiene, including flossing your teeth and scraping your tongue

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Poop Breath? These Could Be the Reasons Why

Chronic and extreme bad breath could signal a health issue that needs attention

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Tips To Get Rid of Bad Breath: Quick Fixes and Long-Term Solutions

Good dental habits and staying hydrated can help, but persistent bad breath merits professional care

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How To Tell if You Have Bad Breath: 5 Signs

You may not be able to smell your own breath, but a bad taste, dry mouth and other clues can tell you when it may be less than fresh

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What Different Types of Bad Breath Smells Can Mean

Bad breath can smell foul, fruity, sour, fishy or even metallic — the scent may offer clues about what’s causing it

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Why Does Your Breath Smell Fruity?

Fruity-smelling breath can happen when your body burns fat for energy, and in some cases, can signal a medical emergency

When Anxiety Shows Up

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8 Ways To Address Your Social Anxiety

Challenging negative thoughts and making a game plan for future events can help

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6 Ways To Feel Less Anxious in the Mornings

Breathwork, sleep meditation and avoiding screens can help fight back morning anxiety

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Hangxiety: Why You Feel So Anxious the Day After Drinking

That uneasy, anxious feeling after drinking is real, and it’s tied to how alcohol affects your brain and body

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How To Help Your Child Overcome Test Anxiety

Focus on a positive mindset, strong study habits and healthy living

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Flu Season: A Timeline for the Start, Peak and End

It typically starts in October and winds down in early spring, with cases at their highest in the middle of winter

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Left Brain vs. Right Brain: What’s the Difference?

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Alcohol and AFib: What You Should Know

Alcohol raises your risk of AFib, worsens existing disease and makes treatments less effective

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The Pros and Cons of Chewing Gum

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Living With Chronic Conditions

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Understanding Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Understanding Chronic Hives
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Living Well With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Understanding Vasomotor Symptoms: Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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Living With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Living With IgA Nephropathy and C3G Kidney Diseases
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Living With Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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Managing Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
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Living With Huntington’s Disease
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Living With Advanced Gastric Cancer