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Vulvar cancer is not common, but you need to identify symptoms early for good outcomes.
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Cancer treatment can affect a person’s sex organs, libido, well-being and overall self-esteem.
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Just a few small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference to your well-being.
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The best sex isn’t just physical—it also comes from the mind.
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Excluding men and boys from our understanding of eating disorders poses pitfalls for treatment.
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There are ways to adapt and thrive in a relationship impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
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Feeling stressed? You're not alone. Know the facts, so you can live a better life.
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What you think you know about PEVR, and the needs of your own ego, might be wrong.
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Keep certain considerations in mind before you opt for a glimpse at your genetic code.
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This is definitely not your grandmother's sex-therapy session.
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Untreated eating disorders can lead to serious health problems, including heart complications.
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Think you know it all about eating disorders? Don't be so sure.
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If your past is weighing you and your sex life down, it's time to stop facing it alone.
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Difficult to define and diagnose, narcissism can be a very serious disorder.
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Help is readily available—and crucial—for the most common of all eating disorders.
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Fertility preservation may be the key to having a family after cancer treatment.
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It's not uncommon for a period of grieving to cause a spike in arousal.
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Life with OCD is difficult, but your sex life doesn't need to suffer.
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Stressed and overworked? Creativity and communication can keep your sex life alive.
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Nothing prepares you for a drug that wipes out everything in its path—even testicular cancer.
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If the relationship is no longer serving you, here's how to confidently navigate an exit.
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Lifestyle changes and proper treatments could help get you in the mood.
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Supporting a loved one is important, but practicing self-care is essential to your well-being.
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If the disorder's sensory impacts lead to low libido, we have tips to manage it.
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Treatment is a challenge, but a surmountable one. Here are some tips to get you through.
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Summertime brings more sun exposure, but smart strategizing can save your skin.
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When a diagnosis turns your life upside down, you need all the comfort you can bring in.
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You don't need to be on thin ice to benefit from it.
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OCD is a serious mental disorder that can cause stress and interfere with daily activities.
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Discussing your eating disorder with your partner is vital to your health and your relationship.
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Dealing with the root cause of an unhealthy relationship with food can help in the bedroom, too.
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If you have an anxiety disorder, experts say you're at greater risk of developing OCD.
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Cancer treatment comes with severe side effects, but the right tools will help you endure.
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Learn about the types of vaginal cancer, and the risk factors and symptoms to watch out for.
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Once you’ve had time to process the news yourself, you’ll need to decide who to tell.
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The instability brought on by BPD can encourage promiscuity and risky sexuality.
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While Tourette syndrome can present challenges, it's possible to effectively manage symptoms.
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After pandemic life and escalations in racial violence, coping becomes a survival strategy.
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Misunderstanding of this neurodevelopmental condition makes life harder for people with it.
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Creating a supportive lifestyle is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.
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An estimated 2.2 million adults in the U.S. have it—effective treatments are available.
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The decision to take medication for ADHD wasn't easy, but for me, it was the right one.
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A distorted view of your body can cause chaos in your life and relationships.
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Being aware of and prepared for FCR can help you overcome and even avoid this condition.
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Caught early, bladder cancer is highly treatable. But other factors may affect your fertility.
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Is the desire to look and feel like a superhero causing men to go too far in their workouts?
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Everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes, but chronic stress can be a literal downer for guys.
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From addiction to dementia, the range of conditions addressed by DBS is growing.
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You want to look your best, but there are costs to getting the perfect selfie.
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We all know activity is good for you, but what is it that makes you feel so mentally refreshed?
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As FDA trials progress, there's some key info to know about this (potential) path forward.
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They sound similar, and both deal with self-image, but don't get these two words confused.
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You've bared your soul to your therapist, but seeing them buy milk and TP might be too much.
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Bipolar disorder led me on a journey from numbing drugs to healing, creativity and self-love.
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Synthetic hormones gave me my periods until I chose to fight to get them back naturally.
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After 14 years with bipolar disorder, an additional diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease shook me.
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This disorder can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself and the world around you.
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With reflection and communication, your sex life can transform into a validating experience.
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The symptoms can complicate a lot of things—including your romantic life.
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It’s not just a hot topic: It’s a real practice that often hurts those it claims to serve.
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Try this step-by-step process to identify what's really going on.
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Emotional highs and lows don't solely affect the patient.
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Overcome unhealthy obsessions with food and your body by using these practices during recovery.
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One mental illness can invite another, but why, and what can you do about it?
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Just as your needs may change, so should your mental health care.
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Changing your diet and introducing exercise to your regimen may up your odds of stopping cancer
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Changes to the central nervous system’s pain response can cause anxiety and depression.
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Almost 10,000 Americans are diagnosed with a form of skin cancer each day—don't let one be you.
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Complaining that your job drives you crazy might not be hyperbole— it could be a warning sign.
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Mental health struggles can make sex feel like a no-win scenario, but there are solutions.
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We've all skipped regular tests over the past year or so, but now it's time to catch up.
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It's the little things that mean the most to help with this common, yet devastating, illness.
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There may be a good reason for why your internal clock doesn’t always work the way you want.
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Can routines like qigong and tai chi help people coping with trauma or other crises?
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Psychedelics may be more effective than traditional drugs for some psychiatric conditions.
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When treatment for MS leads to cancer, the compounding effect can seem insurmountable.
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Dissociative identity disorder allows me to deal with my trauma, without being alone.
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The actress shares how she rebuilt her life after sexual abuse and assault.
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Body positivity changed what we thought of our looks, but it's time for the next step.
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Coping with the bad news can be difficult—staying positive and being proactive is key.
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The challenges of finding the right specialist depends on your diagnosis, history and goals.
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Certain foods help boost concentration and energy—others may do just the opposite.
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'These are not party drugs—these medications improve the everyday quality of my life.'
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Disordered eating is more than just a social sickness, the author writes.
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Cancer treatment can come with traumatic side effects. Studies show this can help.
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It's all good when celebs support a cause, but it shouldn't be all about them.
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Being anorexic, bulimic or having binge eating disorder could cause penis problems.
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The senator was diagnosed with breast cancer after delaying her mammogram.
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Introduce nature into your home and office to improve your mental health and well-being.
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The invasive procedure is only available as a last resort for treatment-resistant patients.
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A horrible boss can quickly turn into a horrible nightmare, even causing PTSD symptoms.
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The extreme behaviors associated with the disorder make day-to-day living difficult.
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The impact on your emotional and cognitive health can be profound in the short- and long-term.
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The physiological and psychological effects can have major effects on intimacy.
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Why do we expect our psychiatrists to be miracle workers?
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This modality can provide a critical element of hope for long-suffering patients.
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From dance clubs to the therapist's couch, Special K leads the psychedelic therapy revolution.
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Alterations on certain genes can predispose people of all sexes to a host of cancers.
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You may think you know this disease, but even the experts are changing their minds.
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If you develop GVHD after a bone marrow transplant, vaginal issues are common.
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Only time and more trials will tell us if the controversial decision was the right one.
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Early detection—no surprise—and a multispecialty effort may help you avoid a penectomy.
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Weight stigma can interfere with eating disorder diagnoses, letting a serious issue run rampant.
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Differentiating between typical and atypical dermatology can save your life.
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Eating disorders affect hormonal health, but do hormones increase your risk of developing one?
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What do people who dedicate themselves to helping others do to help themselves?
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If the season has been anything but merry and bright, you aren't alone.
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Sex may be evident at birth, but only you can be sure of your own identity.
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NHL starts in white blood cells and is the seventh most common cancer among American adults.
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Positive, negative and traumatic experiences affect libido, but these situations can be managed.
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Fertility treatments offer hope to many, but the expenses can be astronomical.
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Weird vibes? Strange turns-of-phrase? How to tell a therapist isn't the right fit for you.
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From the risk factors to the 4 primary forms, here's what you should know about blood cancer.
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What's good for the ticker is great for the phallus, and caring for both is pretty simple.
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Can you suffer from the damage of past generations? In a word, yes.
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Don't waste it—your day off might be just what the doctor ordered.
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Vitamin B12 shots may improve well-being, but erectile benefits are trickier to assess.
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When your pastimes become a compulsion, they can undermine every aspect of your life.
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Erectile dysfunction fixes aren't one-size-fits-all. Most TV and online 'cures' are.
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Infertility, pregnancy and postpartum life all have unique stressors, but help is available.
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What has the virus really done to us? How will this affect our ability to handle after-crisis?
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Despite identical symptoms, Black patients often receive higher doses than white counterparts.
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Your family history can sometimes put you at a higher risk of developing the disease.
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The position started as a response to health inequities and continues to be important today.
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You've taken the most important step and sought a professional. When will it start to help?
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder can't always be seen from the outside.
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Kidney disease doesn't have to slow you down, but it does take planning.
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Treating mental health is hard enough, but assembling the best medical team can be overwhelming.
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How the condition began 15 years ago, the way life changed and what reality looks like now.
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A negative view of your body could have a negative impact on your erections.
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In reality, the movement obeys U.S. beauty standards, and self-love is often one size fits all.
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Psychological manipulation is as insidious as it is harmful, but there are ways to recognize it.
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Trauma-based fear can cause a communication breakdown between you and your partner.
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Home visits and technology could help more people manage sexual wellness and mental health.
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Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder is much more than picky eating.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and the U.K. Know your own risk factors.
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Impulsivity, difficulty focusing, libido issues, inability to climax and ED are just the start.
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When society keeps piling on dietary rules and restrictions, a mind can cave to the pressure.
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The U.S. economy takes a $210 billion annual hit in lost productivity due to stress and burnout.
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‘Hours of my life have been spent on my bathroom floor, pulling my pubic hair out with tweezers’
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Research on the mRNA COVID-19 shot finds it effective for women undergoing chemotherapy.
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Verbal and nonverbal means demonstrate an affirming stance toward LGBTQIA+ identities.
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Despite its messaging, diet culture can very easily hinder your physical and mental wellness.
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Learn how to take care of yourself in the workplace and to look out for your co-workers, too.
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Few conditions are as stigmatized as mental illness, but that's because misinformation abounds.
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Several weeks into uneventful treatments, everything hit at once. But I got through it.
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For patients at risk, home health visits could be a game-changer.
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The disease affects the production of this molecule, which could leave your sex life hanging.
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Difficulty making decisions and initiating tasks is common among people with this disorder.
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Learning how to identify overlooked signals can reduce suffering and loss of life.
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Evidence-based strategies addressing personal and structural factors can save lives.
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Malignancies treated sooner rather than later can spare the patient a potential penectomy.
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Need a mood boost? Psychology experts suggest trying these five things to make yourself smile.
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These medications can cause ED, decreased desire and ejaculation complications.
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Experts share advice on dating someone with body dysmorphia disorder.
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More than art for art's sake, it's simple, expressive and might help your anxiety or depression.
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From self-care to sexual health, there's a lot to learn from your own inner dialogue.
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Openly communicating about your psychological health can protect your relationship.
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No partnership is perfect. Know what to look for when you need help from a top professional.
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Stressing about medical conditions you've not been diagnosed with could make you feel worse.
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Unchecked, conditions such as anxiety or depression can put you on the path to burnout.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective in treating psychogenic ED.
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It's a critical time for your relationship, and all third-party advice needs to be beneficial.
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Feeling weightless in body and clear of mind may relax you, reduce stress and increase libido.
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A study of U.S. clinical trials across 10 years finds disparities between male and female data.
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Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder creates intense anxiety, limiting nutrient intake.
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Sex may not be top of mind, but all aspects of your relationship matter in the face of cancer.
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You put in all the work to find a professional, but it's not a match. Next, find a path forward.
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COVID-19 shutdowns have limited cancer patients' access to lifesaving screenings.
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Unlearn the intrusive beliefs and behaviors that are keeping you from recovery.
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Muscle dysmorphia is on the rise, especially among young men, experts say.
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If you connect productivity to your self-esteem, your mental and sexual health may suffer.
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If you've recently been diagnosed with cancer, telling your children is an important step.
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You can't undo the past, but you can learn to make peace with it.
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TikTok panic about the common ingredient titanium dioxide is overblown, experts say.
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The issue may be cultural and the problems societal, but individual consequences can be serious.
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Details of her brief struggle with the disease surface.
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Blood in your urine is often the first symptom of the fifth most common cancer in the U.S.
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The disease has a certain stigma, but that shouldn't stop you from seeking help for sex issues.
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Auditory impairment is a side effect that many cancer patients may not know about.
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Although men are more prone to developing the disease, women tend to have worse outcomes.
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Find out what signals your body can give and the screenings you can undergo to make a diagnosis.
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Many conditions impact sexual function, but none more than those that affect intimate areas.
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This disease impacts the external female genitalia and can result in a variety of symptoms.
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The choices may include surgery, chemo or radiation, depending on the stage of the disease.
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Experts warn such cases may soon surpass HPV-induced cervical cancer instances in women.
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This common cancer treatment can be administered in different ways and yield different outcomes.
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You probably know the word but don't fully understand how it works and is administered.
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Finishing treatments can feel great, but resuming life after bladder cancer can be challenging.
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Chemo is a powerful cancer treatment, but there are side effects you should be looking out for.
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Side effects can be debilitating for women, but there are ways to battle sexual dysfunction.
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It's an effective cancer treatment option, but there can be serious risks and side effects.