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Getting your baby to "latch on" properly can take some practice. You can try different breastfeeding holds to help your baby get a good latch. Learn signs of a good latch.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) causes more serious PMS symptoms like severe irritability, depression, and anxiety. Find out what you can do.

Heart disease is the most common cause of death in American women, and some types of heart disease are more common in women.

Learn about the menstrual cycle. Find out what’s normal for period problems and when you should go to your doctor.

If you have lost your baby, you know how devastating and painful this loss can be. You might wonder if you'll ever have a baby to hold and call your own. But surviving the emotional impact of pregnancy loss is possible.

Learn the ways that stroke affects women differently than men.

Many women are surprised by how their body changes during pregnancy. Get the low-down on stretch marks, weight gain, heartburn, and other "joys" of pregnancy. Find out what you can do to feel better.

In a food allergy, your immune system reacts to a certain food or ingredient as if it were harmful.

Jared B. Fox, PhD1, Frederic E. Shaw, MD, JD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Your sense of smell helps you enjoy life. You may delight in the aromas of your favorite foods or the fragrance of flowers. Your sense of smell is also a warning system, alerting you to danger signals such as a gas leak, spoiled food, or a fire. Any loss in your sense of smell can have a negative effect on your quality of life. It can also be a sign of more serious health problems.