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Lifestyle and home remedies
Are you annoyed by your expanding waistline? Here's why belly fat is so common in women — and what you can do about it.
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Quitting smoking is hard, no question. Use these tried-and-true strategies to help you quit, and refer back to them as often as needed.
Although the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea) is seldom serious, the condition can often be linked to an underlying problem requiring treatment.
Extreme temperatures — hot or cold — can take a toll on your skin. Here's how to pamper and protect it.
Treatments and drugs
Jan. 07, 2015
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