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The Science-Based Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines, Menstruation and Fertility
You may have heard misgivings from a friend or relative about COVID-19 vaccines that focus on reproductive health issues. In this Q and A, an OB-GYN explains there is no science to support these misgivings.
How Much Weight Gain is Normal When You're Pregnant?
Can you eat whatever you want – and however much you want – when you’re pregnant? After all, you’re eating for two, right? But being pregnant is not a reason to ignore healthy eating habits.
How To Manage the Health Challenges of Your 50s and Beyond
You’ve successfully navigated through all the personal, professional and financial challenges that life can throw at you. Make the most of it – and help ensure more years to come – by keeping your body and mind healthy and active.
High School Basketball Player's Journey Through Difficult Injury Ends in Success
Meechie Johnson, Jr., injured his knee during playoffs for the Garfield Heights High School team in his sophomore year. As a top 30 player in the country and the No. 3 point guard, much was at stake.
Holistic Approach Provides Relief From Decades-Long Depression
Depression hit Shaynee Novak in high school, but it wasn’t until adulthood that she had a name for it. All she knew was that she felt different from her friends.
Colon Cancer Screening Options: What's Right For You?
Colon cancer can be prevented with regular screening and early treatment. Learn about your choices for screening and what's best for you.
Sprains and Strains in Children: What To Do, When To Worry
Sprains and strains may sound alike, but they are completely different types of injury – and both are very common in children. Find out if your child is at risk and when you should seek medical care for your child.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Makes It Possible To Help Yourself Heal
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), derived from a patient’s own blood, has been used for years to treat musculoskeletal injuries. The uses and research of PRP are growing in orthopedics, sports medicine and numerous other clinical areas.