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Treating COVID-19 at home: Care tips for you and others

Article | Updated on December 5, 2020.

COVID-19 can sometimes be treated at home. Understand emergency symptoms to watch for, how to protect others if you're ill, how to protect yourself while caring for a sick loved one and other coping tips.

Pubertal blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth

Article | Updated on June 18, 2022.

Understand how pubertal blockers work to suppress puberty, including their benefits, side effects and long-term effects.

Chronic pain: Medication decisions

Article | Updated on February 8, 2023.

What works for one person's pain may not help yours — and every pill has risks. Learn how to sort through your options for maximum relief and minimum risk.

Ulcerative colitis flare-ups: 5 tips to manage them

Article | Updated on July 10, 2021.

These diet and lifestyle changes may help control ulcerative colitis symptoms and lengthen the time between flare-ups.

Mesh in female pelvic reconstructive surgery

Article | Updated on December 6, 2022.

Find out about the risks and benefits of using surgical mesh to treat pelvic floor disorders.

Erectile dysfunction: Nonoral treatments

Article | Updated on December 21, 2022.

Get the facts about injections, penis pumps and surgically placed penis implants for treating erectile dysfunction.

Guide to types of weight-loss surgery

Article | Updated on January 6, 2022.

Considering weight-loss surgery? Find out about the most common methods and see how they work.

Cholesterol medications: Consider the options

Article | Updated on November 3, 2022.

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

Breastfeeding and medications: What's safe?

Article | Updated on August 24, 2022.

Understand which medications are safe to take while breastfeeding.

Cast care: Do's and don'ts

Article | Updated on May 4, 2022.

Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.

C-section recovery: What to expect

Article | Updated on December 6, 2022.

Understand how to manage the discomfort of C-section recovery while caring for your newborn.

Fertility preservation: Understand your options before cancer treatment

Article | Updated on December 6, 2022.

Know what you can do to preserve your fertility before cancer treatment.

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