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Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeine can temporarily increase blood pressure, but its long-term effects on blood pressure are unclear.
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
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid?
Sulfa allergy: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses which medications are likely to cause problems.
Undigested food in stool: What does it mean?
Undigested food in stool generally isn't a problem unless it's accompanied by other symptoms.
Thin skin? Added protection helps
Fragile or thin skin is a fairly common problem, especially in older adults.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
White stool: Should I be concerned?
White stool may mean a serious liver problem. Learn about causes.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
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