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Animation: Breast Biopsy Animation
Calculator: Ovulation Date Tool
Quiz: Poisonous Houseplants Quiz
Risk Assesment: Understanding Your Response to Stress

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3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim

Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds

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Treating a Cough

You can treat most coughs at home. Experts say you should see your doctor, though, if a cough lasts for more than four weeks; if it's accompanied by shortness of breath; if you are at risk for lung disease; or if your sputum is yellow, green or tinged with blood.

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You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.

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Learn how to become a proactive patient. Understand your treatment choices. Get the latest news on advances in cancer. If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you’ll want to explore the Cancer Knowledgebase, with separate sections on more than 60 types of the disease.

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