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If you're considering using birth control, you have many options — from natural family planning and over-the-counter birth control products to prescription contraceptives or sterilization. ...

Robotic surgical systems provide surgeons who are performing a hysterectomy an alternative to traditional open surgery and minimally invasive laparoscopy, putting the surgeon's hands at the controls ...

Is there a baby in your future? If you are ready to start or grow your family, we are here to help. Our team of experts provides exactly the care you need — from pre-pregnancy planning to delive...

Severe stinging insect allergy affects over 9.5 million Americans including 3% of adults and up to 1% of children. There are 40 to 100 deaths in the U.S. each year, and that number has not changed in ...

Your home, school and workplace contain causes of environmental allergies. These inhaled triggers can include dust, animal dander, feathers, mildew, pollen and mold spores. Other triggers include: ...

If you develop a rash, hives or difficulty breathing after taking certain medications, you may have a drug allergy. While you may not experience allergic symptoms the first time you take a drug, your ...

Food allergies are due to an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. They affect about 1 in 20 Americans with cases occurring at any age, but most commonly in babies and y...

In addition to assessing your detailed history about a prior allergic reaction to penicillin, allergists administer skin tests to determine if you are allergic to the medication. These tests, which a...

Medication allergies can be difficult to diagnose. Some allergic reactions to drugs — particularly rashes, hives and asthma — can resemble certain diseases. An allergy to penicillin-type d...

When you are allergic, your body is reacting to a particular substance that should not normally bother you. These substances are called allergens. Typical allergens include pollens, dust mites, animal...