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Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know

Learn what causes skin cancer, including lifestyle factors, and see what you can be doing to reduce your risk

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Create a COPD action plan

The key to living a full life with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Take medications exactly as your doctor prescribes them. Here’s how to stick with a management plan — and keep symptoms under control.
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Your guide to heart medication

If you recently had a heart episode, it’s understandable to be scared. But knowledge is power. Read up on the main types of heart disease medications and how they can keep you healthy — and prevent future heart attacks.
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Expert tips for dining out with diabetes

When you’re living with diabetes, it can feel like restaurant meals are off-limits. But that’s just not the case. With a little bit of planning — and some smart choices — you can enjoy dining out.  
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What every woman should know about cervical cancer

Because cervical cancer is very curable when found and treated early, it’s important to be educated about it. Here are things you need to know about what causes cervical cancer, as well as ways to prevent it, so you can reduce your risk

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Information on this site is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. You should read carefully all product packaging. If you have, or suspect that you have, a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider.