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Male menopause: Myth or reality?
Male menopause is a catchy phrase, but it isn't accurate. Here's why.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Steam treatment for enlarged prostate
Find out how steam treatment for enlarged prostate works.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
It can be hard to tell the difference between typical behavior and symptoms of mental illness in children. Find out what to look for and when to act.
Microcephaly
Learn more about microcephaly, when an infant's head is smaller than expected. The condition affects child development.
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx, which is located behind your nose and above the back of your throat.
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
See the current children's nutrition recommendations for protein, carbohydrates, more.
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