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October 17, 2024/Children's Health

Is ‘Eldest Daughter Syndrome’ Real?

… signs of eldest daughter syndrome — it’s important to know that it’s not an actual mental health diagnosis.“Mental health professionals make diagnoses out of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” explains …

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February 6, 2025/Heart Health

8 Proven Ways To Lower Your Blood Pressure

… for men and one drink or fewer per day for women. But your height, weight and overall health all play a role in what’s safe for you, so ask a healthcare provider for more …

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March 12, 2020/Skin Care & Beauty

How to Get Rid of Age Spots (or Liver Spots) and Avoid More

… colored or fair skin or have a history of frequent or intense sun exposure or sunburn.Older women are more susceptible to age spots — and sun damage — because they have reduced amounts of melanin in …

September 16, 2022/Brain & Nervous System

Anxiety and Alcohol: Does Drinking Worsen Symptoms?

… You’re often just not as rested the next day.Mineral depletionAlcohol depletes folic acid, particularly in women (Side note: When women are low in this mineral, they’re more at risk for breast cancer …

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June 16, 2021/Women's Health

Your Guide to Going Off of Birth Control

… provider to get it taken out.Tempted to try to remove your IUD on your own? Although one study found that 1 in 5 women is able to successfully take out her own IUD, Dr …

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February 18, 2025/Women's Health

Birth Control Myths Debunked

… fertilizes an egg. While ejaculation in men must occur to release sperm, it is not necessary for women to have an orgasm to get pregnant.“If you’re of childbearing age, you release an egg …

April 8, 2020/Women's Health

What to Expect After an Abnormal Pap Smear

… the doctor will take a sampling from the inside of the cervix,” Dr. Hruby says. “This is done by touching inside the cervix and collecting some cells and mucus.” This is generally done with four …

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January 31, 2022/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What’s the Difference Between IVF and IUI?

Getting pregnant isn’t always as easy as you might hope. For many couples, conceiving takes some extra work and medical intervention. That’s where intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) come in …

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November 23, 2021/Digestive

Is It Safe To Eat Raw Cookie Dough or Cake Batter?

Licking the spatula may be tradition in your kitchen after mixing ingredients for cookies or cake, but is it safe to do?The answer is simple: Hold off on tasting until those goodies finish baking …

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September 16, 2024/Heart Health

Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

Your body may be warning you about a heart attack. The question is, are you listening?Some people experience early signs of a heart attack (myocardial infarction) in the day or hours leading up to …