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Heart Disease Can Be Trickier in Women

Heart disease trumps all other diseases, including cancer, as the number one cause of death for American women. That's partly because women may suffer from less recognizable heart attack symptoms. The condition may also affect a woman’s body differently, making it harder to recognize.
Living a Balanced Life During Cancer Treatment

It’s never a simple thing to balance personal, family, and work commitments. But when cancer becomes part of the mix, it gets even more complicated.
7 Reasons to Take Your Next Walk to the Treadmill

Walking is among the most common exercises for good reason—it’s simple, it’s inexpensive, and it has a whole host of health benefits. While many take to a sidewalk or trail, don’t overlook indoor options, including the treadmill.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Women suffer more frequent and severe symptoms from STDs. Some STDs can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to both infertility and ectopic pregnancy.

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Streptococcal Infections Quiz

Answer this one: If you have a streptococcal infection, what is a good way to prevent its spread?

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Hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure in which the uterus and possibly the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix are removed. The surgery can be done in several ways, one of which is laparoscopically. This video takes a closer look at laparoscopic hysterectomy.

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