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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About IUDs

Here’s the 411 on this long-acting and reversible type of birth control

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Hot or Not: Vaginal Steaming

We’ve got the answers to your burning questions about v-steam

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Rise of Erotic Asphyxiation

Learn more about the serious nature of breath play

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FAQs About Heart Valve Disease

You’ve heard of heart disease, but heart valve disease is on the rise. Learn about the risk factors and screening options for this deadly condition.

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How to Deal with Bladder Leakage During and After Pregnancy

A little pregnancy and postpartum pee in the panties is common. Find out how to manage it.

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Did You Know There Are Different Types of Bladder Leakage?

Knowing the types of bladder leakage and their symptoms can help you understand this common problem

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Heart disease doesn't just affect men — it's also the #1 killer of women in the U.S.

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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About High Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the often forgotten or ignored numbers in a cholesterol panel. But cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, M.D., says we need to pay attention.

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Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con niveles altos de triglicéridos

Obtén respuestas de la cardióloga Nieca Goldberg, M.D., acerca de los peligros de niveles altos de triglicéridos y cómo podemos reducirlos

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Should You Give the Green Light to Red Light Therapy?

Celebrities like Katy Perry swear by this hot beauty trend. Here’s what you need to know before trying red light therapy at home.

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Mouth Breathers Beware: Mouth Taping May Not Be the Fix You Think It Is

Should you try mouth taping for sleep or put the viral trend to bed? Here’s what you need to know.

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Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Is a Wake-Up Call for All Women

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool saved Olivia Munn’s life — and it could save yours

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El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de Olivia Munn es una señal de alerta para todas las mujeres

La herramienta de evaluación de riesgo de cáncer de mama salvó la vida de Olivia Munn y podría salvar la tuya

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After a Traumatic Vaginal Birth Two Years Ago, I Live with Bladder Leakage

It’s a common problem, but that doesn’t make it less embarrassing for me

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What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy?

Learn the facts about pelvic floor physical therapy and whether it’s right for you

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Postpartum Hemorrhage Is a Deadly Problem

Here’s what you need to know about the leading cause of pregnancy-related death worldwide

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Bladder Leakage Can Feel Like a Full-Time Job, but I Know I'm Not Alone

Pads, pelvic floor therapy and public restrooms are helping me manage this common condition

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After Years of Living with Postpartum Bladder Leakage, I Was Able to Successfully Treat It

Postpartum bladder leakage is very common — but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it

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The Intersection of Heart Disease, Diabetes and Stroke

Reducing your risk of one could reduce the risk of the others

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True or False: Vaginas!

Take our quiz to see how much you know about this vivacious part of female anatomy

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La intersección entre las enfermedades cardiacas, la diabetes y los accidentes cardiovasculares

Reducir el riesgo de una condición podría disminuir el riesgo de las otras

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Bladder Leakage During Sex

Bladder leakage in the bedroom might not feel sexy, but you don’t have to let it ruin your sex life

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You're Hot. Vasomotor Symptoms Are Not.

Consider these cooling products to help with hot flash relief during perimenopause and menopause

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Menopause and Bladder Leakage

As if night sweats and hot flashes weren’t enough, menopause can also cause bladder leakage