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Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Uncircumcised penis: Is special care needed?
Know how to wash and care for your child's uncircumcised penis.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is spotting common?
Breakthrough bleeding is more common with continuous and extended-cycle birth control pills, but usually decreases with time.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Understand how fundal height is measured and what it means.
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
HER2-positive breast cancer tends to be more aggressive than other types of breast cancer. Treatments that target HER2 are very effective.
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Find out what medicines can help you manage allergies while you're pregnant.
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