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5 Things I’d Never Do — Pregnancy Advice From an OB/GYN

Keeping your unborn baby healthy during pregnancy is an important job. Learn 5 things an MU Health Care OB/GYN would NEVER do during pregnancy....

What’s It Like to Be a Living Kidney Donor?

About 6,400 people became living kidney donors last year. What goes into becoming a living donor? How’s life after giving a kidney? Read our Q&A to find out....

8 Surprising Facts About Menopause and Perimenopause

You may think the transition to menopause doesn’t start until you’re 50. But perimenopause can begin at a younger age than you expect. Learn what to expect....

5 Things I’d Never Do — Advice From a Colorectal Surgeon

A healthy colon is vital. Read the advice from a colorectal surgeon to learn why you shouldn’t ignore blood or spend too much time on the toilet....

5 Things to Know Before Trying Weight Loss Medications

Weight loss medication seems like a great alternative to surgery. But not all drugs are the same. Learn whether anti-obesity medication is right for you....

7 Things I’d Never Do — Advice From a Urologist

Holding in pee, ignoring constipation and getting dehydrated are just a few of the things this MU Health Care urologist would never do....

Hair Care in Health Care — Why It Matters for All Hair Types

Hair care plays a role in health and healing. Offering inclusive hair care in health care benefits patients with all hair types and textures....

7 Ways to Help Parents of Children With Special Needs

As you go about your daily living, you’re bound to come into contact with one or more parents who have a child with special needs. Here's how you can help....

Building Breastfeeding Support for Black Women

Black women need support when breastfeeding. The Breastfeeding Sisterhood is doing just that. Read our Q&A with lactation consultant and founder Racquel Hykes....

Planning to Breastfeed? 7 Facts to Guide Your Expectations

If you’re planning to breastfeed, it’s important to set realistic expectations. Our lactation consultant has everything you can expect when breastfeeding....