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Women鈥檚 Health

Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby

How new moms can get back into a workout routine 鈥� and safely

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Healthy Living

6 Surprising Facts About STIs

If you have sex 鈥� or are planning to 鈥� you should read this

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Women鈥檚 Health

Sexual Assault Survivors Get Help From Growing Nurse Program

Specially trained nurses at Rush are giving sexual assault survivors compassionate, high-quality care.

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Community

Channeling Marathon Miles Into Hope and New Solutions

From surgeons to students, Team Rush runners are taking on the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for the programs and patients closest to their hearts

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Women鈥檚 Health

Empowering Women Through Education and Shared Decision-Making

Nurse midwife Stephanie Miller helps patients feel informed and supported

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Children鈥檚 Health

First Weeks Crucial to Breastfeeding Success

Researchers uncover medical and practical reasons moms cut short their plans to breastfeed their newborn

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Children鈥檚 Health

Measles: What You Need to Know

The vaccine provides long-term protection against the potentially severe, highly contagious virus

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Women鈥檚 Health

The Health Benefits of Dry January

Take a break from alcohol and the 鈥楳ommy Wine鈥� culture

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Brain Health & Conditions

Women and Stroke: Symptoms, Causes and Risks

Women often experience strokes differently than men 鈥� and age, race and ethnicity can affect their risks

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Women鈥檚 Health

How Painful Is It to Get an IUD?

Expert shares what to expect when getting an IUD, and how you can prepare