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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.
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fainting during or immediately after urination, called micturition syncope, is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.
Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?
Learn tips to become a more-confident public speaker
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
This type of receding hairline, which primarily affects older women, is treatable. The earlier you talk with your doctor about it, the better your chance of preventing permanent baldness.
Grass-fed beef: What are the heart-health benefits?
Grass-fed beef may have heart-health benefits that conventional beef doesn't. Find out more.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Herbal treatment for anxiety: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses safety and effectiveness.
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
Among cold medicines, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure.
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different from other flu vaccines?
High-dose flu vaccines are flu vaccines for older people.
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
A study in children with the common cold suggests that honey may help calm coughs.
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