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Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Like many body functions, blood pressure has a daily pattern. Find out more.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeinated drinks can raise blood pressure in the short term. But the long-term effects on blood pressure aren't clear.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
This sudden, temporary squeezing of an artery reduces blood flow to the heart. Know the causes and treatment.
Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions
Diabetes and depression can occur together. Here's what you need to know.
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Ebola virus: A Mayo Clinic expert explains how the virus spreads
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