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Safe Exercise During Pregnancy, from Yoga to Marathon Training
In most uncomplicated pregnancies, regular exercise can provide important health benefits. Even intense exercise such as marathon training is possible if you follow some basic safety guidelines.
When Worrying About Your New Baby Becomes a Sign of Postpartum Anxiety
When you have a baby, it is normal to worry about the health and safety of your newborn. But when worrying thoughts become intrusive or difficult to control, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Paxlovid: A Promising New Antiviral Therapy for COVID-19 Available at Your Local Pharmacy
People 12 years of age and older now have a new treatment option for COVID-19. If taken within five days of symptoms appearing, the antiviral drug called Paxlovid has proven effective in preventing hospitalization and death.
Managing the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition that affects up to 12 percent of reproductive-aged women and can cause a variety of symptoms, including infertility. Learn more about how PCOS is diagnosed and treated.
Can Weight Loss Surgery Reverse Diabetes?
Significant weight loss is often an important health goal for people with Type 2 diabetes. Although never the first treatment option, for some people, certain types of bariatric surgery can actually change the body’s metabolism and reverse diabetes.
Are Leftover Rice and Pasta Bad for Your Health?
Proper preparation, storage and reheating of rice, pasta and other foods is essential for the prevention of food poisoning. Learn how to keep you and your family safe from food-borne illness.
Breast Cancer Survivor Seeks Help for Sexual Health Concerns from UH Team
California native Linda Estrada overcame a breast cancer diagnosis, recurrent bladder infections and sexual health issues with the help of her health care team at University Hospitals.
Can COVID-19 Cause Hearing Loss?
COVID-19 infection can affect all parts of the body and lead to a wide range of symptoms. Is hearing loss one of them?