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  • Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Recovering from Hysterectomy: What You Should Know

    Every year, nearly 500,000 women in the U.S. have a hysterectomy, an operation to remove the uterus. It is the most common type of surgery for women after cesarean section. A hysterectomy can help treat conditions such as fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, endometriosis, and cancer.

  • 8 Lesser-Known Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    8 Lesser-Known Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Forgetting things or getting lost—most people know at least one common sign of Alzheimer’s disease. But there are more warning signs that aren’t as recognized.

  • 5 Things to Know About Pollen and Allergies

    5 Things to Know About Pollen and Allergies

    Do you track pollen counts like some people track their favorite sports team’s stats? About a quarter of all U.S. adults report experiencing seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, and it can be a major nuisance during some of the nicest times of the year.

Wellness Center

Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year, most often fall or winter. Here's what you need to know.

Quizzes

Vision Quiz

Answer this one: When should children have their first eye exam?

Multimedia

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a weak spot in the main blood vessel in your body. You may not have symptoms at first. But this condition is serious. You may need surgery to repair the damaged area.

Symptom Checker