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Increased uterine cancer risk for Black women? What you need to know about hair dyes and straighteners
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.
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You asked, we answered: How soon can I get pregnant after removing my IUD?
Question: How soon after getting my IUD removed could I possibly get pregnant? Answer from OB-GYN Carly Jennings, MD.
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You asked, we answered: Is there a home remedy for vaginal yeast infections?
Question: What's a home remedy for having a vaginal yeast infection? Is there an oral pill or ointment option? Answer from OB-GYN Carly Jennings, MD.
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You asked, we answered: How is PTSD treated?
Question: Is symptom relief near for patients suffering from chronic post-traumatic stress disorder? Answer from Justin Weeks, PhD, clinical psychologist.
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You asked, we answered: Should I be concerned if I experience chest pain?
Question: Should I be concerned if I experience temporary chest pain and arm tightness while exercising Answer from Edward O’Leary, MD, cardiologist.
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You asked, we answered: Are shaving bumps cause for concern?

If you shave with a razor in your private areas, you’ve probably experienced it – little white or red bumps that may linger for a couple of weeks or more. Is this normal and are they cause for concern?
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You asked, we answered: Does smell training work?
Question: Does smell training work? Answered by Christie Barnes, MD, Nebraska Medicine Ears, Nose & Throat specialist.
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You asked, we answered: Can people with skin of color get skin cancer?
Question: Are people with skin of color less likely to get skin cancer than those with fairer skin because they have more melanin? Answer from Vanessa Voss, MD, dermatologist.
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You asked, we answered: Which is worse, diverticulosis or diverticulitis?
Question: What is diverticulosis, and how is it different from diverticulitis? Answer from colon and rectal surgeon Matthew Fuglestad, MD.
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You asked, we answered: Why do I get up to pee every night?
Question: I wake up every night at the same time and have to pee. Is this normal? Answered by certified family medicine nurse practitioner Nancy Childe, APRN-NP.
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