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The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy Drugs like cocaine and marijuana can cause a lot of harm to a baby in the womb. Many people of childbearing age in the U.S. use some form of drugs. Risks to the pregnant person A person taking drugs during pregnancy raises their risk for: Anemia

Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis How is endometrial cancer diagnosed? If your healthcare provider thinks you might have endometrial cancer, usually because of abnormal vaginal bleeding, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the

Smoking and Pregnancy The risks involved with smoking during pregnancy Fewer women are smoking during their pregnancy now than in the past. But many women still smoke. Even if a pregnant woman doesn't smoke, she may be exposed to secondhand smoke at home, at work, or in social

Breast Health: Preventive Care Breast self-awareness Finding breast cancer early is the main goal of routine breast care. That's why it's so important to follow a plan for preventive care. Finding problems early gives you the best chance of successful treatment. Routine care can

Ketogenic Diet for Seizures in Children A ketogenic diet is a special type of diet that causes the body to make ketones. The diet is very high in fat, and very low in carbohydrates. It includes enough protein to help your child grow. Why the diet is used The diet is sometimes

When your child needs an organ transplant, everything changes. You want answers, but also reassurance. You want advanced expertise, but also someone who sees your child as more than a diagnosis. At Phoenix Children’s, you’ll find all of that and more. Our pediatric transplant