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Breast-feeding and medications: What's safe?

Article | Updated on February 25, 2022.

Understand which medications are safe to take while breast-feeding.

Flu and pregnancy: Is antiviral medication safe?

Answer | Updated on October 3, 2020.

Find out about the safety of antiviral flu medication during pregnancy.

Labor and delivery: Pain medications

Article | Updated on May 6, 2020.

Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.

Magnetic resonance elastography

TestProcedure | Updated on March 5, 2022.

Magnetic resonance elastography is a newer, noninvasive imaging test used to evaluate the severity of certain liver diseases.

Chest X-rays

TestProcedure | Updated on March 5, 2022.

Learn what these chest images can show your doctor and what conditions they may uncover.

Ultrasound

TestProcedure | Updated on April 30, 2022.

This imaging method uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. Learn how it works and how it’s used.

Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix?

Answer | Updated on February 27, 2021.

Combining migraine medications and antidepressants may pose several concerns.

Cholesterol medications: Consider the options

Article | Updated on February 2, 2021.

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

HIDA scan

TestProcedure | Updated on July 30, 2021.

Find out what to expect during a HIDA scan — a nuclear imaging procedure used to diagnose liver, gallbladder and bile duct problems.

Breast calcifications

Symptom | Updated on April 28, 2021.

Most breast calcifications are benign. Find out more about what can cause them, what they look like, and when to see a doctor.

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