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Sinus infection and toothache: Any connection?
Sometimes the cause of a toothache isn't a tooth problem, but a sinus problem.
Semen allergy: A cause of infertility?
Semen allergy, also called seminal plasma hypersensitivity, is a rare condition that can be easily misdiagnosed. Learn about symptoms and possible treatments.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection?
The Epstein-Barr virus sometimes causes a disease known as mono. Learn who is at risk and what the symptoms are.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes?
Migraines — Are they triggered by weather changes?
Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?
It is nearly impossible to get genital herpes from a toilet seat.
Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure?
Anxiety can cause dramatic, temporary increases in blood pressure.
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Ebola virus: A Mayo Clinic expert explains how the virus spreads
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
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