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Eating patterns that exclude meat, or all animal products. Key takeaways Vitamin B12: a supplement or fortified food is essential on a vegan diet Iron...
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Shopping, cooking and storing food when there is only one person eating. Key takeaways Freezer life for most cooked dishes: about 2-3 months for best...
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Judging whether a recipe fits the way you actually eat before you cook it. Key takeaways Stated servings: often smaller than people actually serve Sal...
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Cramping caused by prostaglandin-driven contractions of the uterus during a period. Key takeaways Medical name: dysmenorrhea Mechanism: prostaglandin-...
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Menstrual bleeding heavy enough to interfere with physical, social or emotional quality of life. Key takeaways Warning sign: soaking through one or mo...
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The point 12 months after the last period, preceded by a transition that commonly lasts years. Key takeaways Average age in the US: about 51 Definitio...
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Testing for cervical cell changes and high-risk HPV in people with a cervix. Key takeaways Age range: 21 to 65 Ages 21-29: a Pap test every 3 years Mo...
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Knowing what is normal for your breasts so that a change is noticeable. Key takeaways Mammogram age range (USPSTF): 40 to 74 Screening interval: every...
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The range of methods used to prevent pregnancy, hormonal and non-hormonal. Key takeaways Most effective reversible methods: the implant and the hormon...
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Health measures taken before getting pregnant rather than after a positive test. Key takeaways Folic acid: 400 mcg daily (USPSTF: 400-800 mcg) for any...
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Building and maintaining bone density, particularly around and after menopause . Key takeaways Peak bone mass reached: usually by around age 30 Calciu...
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Infection of the bladder or urinary tract, far more common in women than men. Key takeaways Typical symptoms: burning when you urinate, urgency, frequ...
Continue Reading : The First Steps With Urinary Tract Infections The sling of muscle supporting the bladder, bowel and uterus. Key takeaways First-line treatment for stress incontinence: pelvic floor muscle training...
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Knowing what your testicles normally feel like, so that a change is noticeable. Key takeaways Most common age at diagnosis: young and middle-aged men,...
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The prostate gland, the symptoms of its enlargement, and what the PSA test can and cannot show. Key takeaways What PSA is: a protein made by the prost...
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