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Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Like many body functions, blood pressure has a daily pattern. Find out more.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
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.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
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.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Cervical cysts: Can they be cancerous?
Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.
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