The Strange History of Birth Control

Before the pill and the patch, our ancestors tried just about anything to prevent pregnancy ... including wooden blocks and poisonous potions.

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What's the Best Time to Exercise?

What's the ideal time of day for weighing yourself, napping, or having surgery? Here's how to pick the best hour or day for the best results.

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Important Things to Know About Birth Control

Does taking "the pill" increase your risk of cancer? How does the morning-after pill work? Learn these answers (and more).

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