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Guides you through the decision to take an anticoagulant to prevent stroke. Explains atrial fibrillation and risk of stroke. Lists

How can you live well with congenital heart disease? Here are some things you can do to help you live well when you have

An acupuncturist is a health professional who applies theories of traditional Chinese medicine in the form of acupuncture

A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your heart is not able

Discusses intrauterine device (IUD) for long-term birth control for women. Covers types of IUDs. Includes how well IUDs work to

Cervical cancer occurs when cancer cells start growing in the tissues of the cervix. It usually grows slowly and may not cause

A Pap test is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. An abnormal Pap test shows that cells in the cervix have

The Bethesda System (TBS) for Pap tests is a classification system developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This system

Discusses cause and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Covers diagnosis, including discovery during pelvic exam or ultrasound. Looks at

Nail-biting (onychophagia) is a common stress-relieving habit. You may bite your nails in times of stress or excitement, or in