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5 Things I’d Never Do — Advice From a Colorectal Surgeon

A healthy colon is vital. Read the advice from a colorectal surgeon to learn why you shouldn’t ignore blood or spend too much time on the toilet. ...

5 Things to Know Before Trying Weight Loss Medications

Weight loss medication seems like a great alternative to surgery. But not all drugs are the same. Learn whether anti-obesity medication is right for you. ...

7 Things I’d Never Do — Advice From a Urologist

Holding in pee, ignoring constipation and getting dehydrated are just a few of the things this MU Health Care urologist would never do. ...

Hair Care in Health Care — Why It Matters for All Hair Types

Hair care plays a role in health and healing. Offering inclusive hair care in health care benefits patients with all hair types and textures. ...

7 Ways to Help Parents of Children With Special Needs

As you go about your daily living, you’re bound to come into contact with one or more parents who have a child with special needs. Here's how you can help. ...

Building Breastfeeding Support for Black Women

Black women need support when breastfeeding. The Breastfeeding Sisterhood is doing just that. Read our Q&A with lactation consultant and founder Racquel Hykes. ...

Planning to Breastfeed? 7 Facts to Guide Your Expectations

If you’re planning to breastfeed, it’s important to set realistic expectations. Our lactation consultant has everything you can expect when breastfeeding. ...

Considering the Snip? 7 Vasectomy Facts You Should Know

Before having a vasectomy, couples should consider what a vasectomy procedure entails and how it will affect your life. ...

You Don’t Need to Have Sex to Get HPV — 6 Surprising Facts About HPV

80 million Americans have HPV — and many don’t even know it. Learn more. ...

11 Things I Learned About Having a Child With Special Needs

“When I look back at myself as a terrified mother, and then look at the person I am today, I wouldn’t trade a minute of it for anything.” — Amanda Davis. Read her story. ...