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Smoking and certain medicines or treatment can cause menopause to come earlier than usual.

Learn the 5 steps women can take to help their recovery after a stroke and prevent another stroke.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend routine circumcision because the medical benefits do not outweigh the risks. But parents also need to consider their religious, cultural, and personal preferences when making the choice to circumcise their son.

As long as a pregnant woman is able to perform the major functions of her job, not hiring or firing her because she is pregnant is against the law. It’s against the law to dock her pay or demote her to a lesser position because of pregnancy. It’s also against the law to hold back benefits for pregnancy because a woman is not married. All are forms of pregnancy discrimination, and all are illegal.

How is HIV spread? Learn about HIV risk factors and ways you can protect yourself from HIV.

Asthma is a chronic disease that causes wheezing, coughing, and other symptoms. After age 15, it is more common in girls and women than in boys and men.

Dust mites are tiny microscopic relatives of the spider and live on mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets and curtains.

Alternative test methods are test methods that reduce, refine, or replace animal use in research and testing.

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April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of advance care plans. Sometimes called an advance directive or living will, an advance care plan is a way to plan ahead for your medical care in case you cannot make your wishes known. This kind of planning can be a gift for your family.