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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery
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Mpox is back: What to know and do
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How well do you score on brain health?
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
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How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
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Protect your skin during heat waves — here's how
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Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
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A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
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Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline
A new type of nonhormonal medication to prevent hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause, Veozah, was approved by the FDA in 2023. An ad for the drug has useful information, but some key questions are not answered.
Treating female pattern hair loss
Hair loss is a surprisingly common problem for women, particularly after menopause. This condition is typically treated with a medication such as minoxidil, though other options are available, including hair transplant surgery.
Building blocks
Every bodily function relies on protein. People's protein needs are based on age, body size, activity levels, and overall health. Harvard experts advise people to consume between 1.2 and 2.0 grams of protein each day for every kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. Women need more protein at certain times, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. People who are competitive athletes or trying to build muscle should also eat higher amounts of protein. Older adults should consume higher amounts to combat age-related muscle loss.
Opill: Is this new birth control pill right for you?
The first over-the-counter daily birth control pill was approved by the FDA in 2023. How effective is it? What should you know about how to take it, which side effects may occur, and what to do if you miss a dose? Here are answers to these and other questions about this new nonprescription contraceptive.
Fibroids: Not just a young woman's problem
Uterine fibroids affect up to 80% of women by age 50. These noncancerous growths can shrink as menopause approaches and the body's estrogen level falls. But for some women, fibroids grow during and after the transition to menopause, worsening symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pelvic or lower back pain, bloating, frequent urination, or painful sex. Treatments for other health conditions may also influence older women's fibroid symptoms. To avert cancer concerns, doctors may remove fibroids that grow noticeably after menopause.
Measles: The forgotten killer
We think of measles as a minor viral infection in children that goes away without compilcations, but it can have complications, and they can be serious or even fatal. Here's how to protect yourself, your circle, and your community — and why you should
Ovary removal before menopause may pose health risks
A 2023 study suggests that women who have both ovaries removed before menopause face higher odds of several health conditions, including arthritis, sleep apnea, and bone fractures.
Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions
By now many people have started working on –– or at least thinking about –– healthy changes they want to make in the new year. Here are 10 simple ways to move beyond typical resolutions about losing weight, eating better, and exercising more.
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Helping children make friends: What parents can do
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Want to stop harmful drinking? AA versus SMART Recovery
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Mpox is back: What to know and do
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How well do you score on brain health?
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When should your teen or tween start using skin products?
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How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
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Protect your skin during heat waves — here's how
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Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
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Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
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A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
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