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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Basal cell carcinoma
Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this common skin cancer that often occurs on the head and neck.
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Potty training: How to get the job done
Your guide to potty training basics, including when to start and what to do.
Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure
Certain medicines and herbal remedies, including those used to treat pain, depression and the common cold, can increase blood pressure.
Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself
Overcome negative self-talk and low self-esteem by using techniques from mental health counseling.
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
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