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Is it safe to take Tylenol during pregnancy? What experts say amid lawsuits claiming a link to autism and ADHD.
Acetaminophen has long been considered safe to help reduce fever and relieve pain while pregnant. Here's what experts say about new claims.
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The placebo effect is real. Here's how sugar pills can help relieve pain and improve IBS.
Placebo pills are surprisingly effective at treating certain health conditions. But a patient's personality and the doctor's bedside manner play a key role.
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Telehealth may be just as effective as in-person checkups, new research finds. Here's how to make the most of your virtual appointment.
While more people needed follow-up visits to an in-person provider following their telehealth appointment, the results of this new study showed that telehealth was overall effective at addressing patients' concerns.
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What everyone should know about antibiotics, according to experts
Antibiotics are very effective but that doesn’t mean they’re meant to treat every cough, ache and sniffle. So when do you actually need one? Here's what experts say.
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The clitoris has 10,000 nerve endings. Here's why experts say the discovery is 'just the beginning' for sexual health
The study of the clitoris was able to be done thanks to gender affirming surgeries.
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A woman went viral on TikTok for deworming herself. Don't try this at home, doctor warns.
An expert weighs in on why those at-home deworming methods may not be the best idea if you suspect you have worms.
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Alzheimer's experts share what you need to know about the newly approved FDA treatment
For the first time in 20 years, the FDA has approved a new treatment for Alzheimer's. Experts say it's a "huge" day for patients but warn that it's not a "silver bullet."
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