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Cancer Care & ResearchWomen's Health

Understanding Mastectomy: What to Know About Breast Cancer Surgery

When your doctor tells you that you need breast cancer surgery, it’s normal to have questions and want clear answers to understand your mastectomy. What exactly happens during a mastectomy? How long does...

March 27, 2026
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A child curled up on the couch in pain, showing signs of appendicitis.
Children’s Health

Spotting Signs of Appendicitis in Kids

Appendicitis in kids is a serious condition where the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the abdomen, becomes inflamed and swollen. The most common symptom is pain...

October 23, 2024
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Children’s Health

Does My Baby Need Tongue Tie Surgery?

When parents notice their baby struggling with breastfeeding or hear a clicking sound during feeding, it might raise concerns about a common condition known as tongue tie. This condition involves a tight piece of skin...

October 9, 2024
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Trauma

8 Tips for Preventing Falls

Falls are a major health concern for older adults. In those over 65, falls that occur either in or outside of the home are the leading cause of injury-related death, hospitalization and emergency department visits...

September 30, 2024
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