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Childhood vaccines: Tough questions, straight answers

When it comes to childhood vaccines, misinformation is common. Get the facts about vaccine safety…

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Children and gender identity: Supporting your child

Learn how to talk to children about their internal sense of gender. Also find out…

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Child's pose

Relax with this yoga pose and stretch your back and hips.

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Chiropractic adjustment

Chiropractors apply a controlled force to individual spinal joints to improve mobility and relieve discomfort.

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Chlamydia trachomatis

This common sexually transmitted infection (STI) can lead to serious health problems if left untreated….

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Choking: First aid

Be prepared to provide emergency first aid if you or someone else is choking.

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Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer)

Learn about symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment, including transplant, for this rare cancer that…

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Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)

Does your gallbladder need to come out? Find out what happens during this common surgical…

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Cholecystitis

Learn the causes, symptoms, complications and treatment of gallbladder inflammation.

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Cholera

This dangerous but treatable disease causes diarrhea and dehydration. Learn how to lower your risk.

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Cholestasis of pregnancy

This liver condition can occur late in pregnancy, triggering intense itching. The risk of complications…

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Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?

A high cholesterol level is unhealthy. Rarely, very low cholesterol may pose risks too.

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Cholesterol-lowering supplements may be helpful

Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements might help, too.

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Cholesterol medications: Consider the options

Cholesterol medications might help lower your cholesterol levels. Here are some options.

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Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?

Non-HDL cholesterol may be more important than cholesterol ratio.

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Cholesterol test

Measuring the amount of cholesterol and fat in your blood can help predict the risk…

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Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?

Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional…

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Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers

The foods you eat can help improve your cholesterol. Here are some top choices.

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Choline C-11 PET scan

Find out how healthcare professionals use the choline C-11 PET scan to detect recurrent prostate…

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Chondrosarcoma

Learn about this rare type of cancer that primarily affects bone, particularly in the shoulders,…

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Choosing a birth control pill

Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of…

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Choosing a birth control pill

Wondering which birth control pill is best for you? Weigh the risks and benefits of…

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Choosing blood pressure medicines

Get to know the options when it comes to treating high blood pressure.

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Chordoma

Find out about this rare type of bone cancer. Learn about innovative chordoma treatments, including…

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Choroid plexus carcinoma

This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually…

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Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?

Chronic bladder infection can be a painful, frustrating problem. Learn about causes and treatments.

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Chronic cough

A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid…

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Chronic daily headaches

If you have a headache most days, you might have one of the most disabling…

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Chronic diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?

Diarrhea is fairly common after gallbladder removal. Find out what to expect.

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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome

Learn about this condition that causes pain and swelling in muscles of the legs or…

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