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What to do if you've lost a birth control pill

People often lose birth control pills in their handbags or down the drain. Losing a pill is not usually a problem. A person should call their doctor for advice and a replacement pack while continuing to use their regular pack. However, the best advice varies, depending on the type of birth control. Learn more here.

Herpesvirus may lead to bipolar, depression

New research finds the herpesvirus HHV-6 in the brain cells of people who lived with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or both.

How much salt does it really take to harm your heart?

A large, international study finds that current dietary guidelines for salt intake are overcautious, and that former evidence may not have been 'the best.'