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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health After a Herpes Diagnosis
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Acupuncture Helps Joint Pain from Cancer Drug
Are you a breast cancer survivor considering quitting aromatase inhibitors because of debilitating joint pain? Acupuncture can help.
Metastatic Breast Cancer and Depression
It is normal for a cancer patient to feel sad. But depression is not normal — and it's treatable.
Gene Test for Cervical Cancer Is 100 Percent Effective, Researchers Say
While Pap smears and HPV tests have been fairly effective in detecting cervical cancer, a cervical cancer test based on epigenetics is basically fool-proof — and more affordable.
Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain
Is medical cannabis really effective for chronic pain? The short answer: Yes. Here's what you should know.
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