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Noonan syndrome

Disease | Updated on November 30, 2016.

Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that may cause unusual facial features, short stature, heart defects, eye conditions and other health problems.

Delaying your period with hormonal birth control

Article | Updated on January 31, 2020.

Delaying your period is possible if you use an extended or continuous method of birth control. Find out how you can have more control over your menstrual cycle.

COVID-19 and your mental health

Article | Updated on October 15, 2020.

Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope during this pandemic.

Urinary incontinence surgery in women: The next step

Article | Updated on January 29, 2020.

Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress incontinence and overactive bladder, including risks and things to consider before deciding on surgery.

High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body

Article | Updated on November 19, 2019.

High blood pressure can cause other health complications. Find out more about these complications.

Transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT)

TestProcedure | Updated on August 17, 2019.

Learn about this minimally-invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.

Breast cancer surgery

TestProcedure | Updated on October 10, 2020.

Learn about the types of operations used to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomy, mastectomy, lymph node surgery and breast reconstruction.

Diaphragm

TestProcedure | Updated on February 11, 2020.

The diaphragm can be inserted minutes or hours in advance of sex, and keeps working for up to a day — but doesn't protect against STIs.

Placenta: How it works, what's normal

Article | Updated on March 25, 2020.

Understand how the placenta works and the conditions that can affect the placenta during pregnancy.

Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories

Article | Updated on November 10, 2020.

Learn if your metabolism influences weight loss — or weight gain.

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