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Acetaminophen and children: Why dose matters
This medicine is an effective pain reliever, but an overdose can happen all too easily. Follow these tips to keep your child safe.
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?
An aspirin allergy or sensitivity can cause serious symptoms.
Ocular rosacea
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatments of ocular rosacea — an eye condition that often affects people who have skin rosacea.
Salt craving: A symptom of Addison's disease?
Constantly craving salt could signal a medical condition, such as Addison's disease.
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.
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Hiccups
Caused by spasms of your diaphragm that you can't control, hiccups are usually harmless. Rarely, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical problem.
Snoring
Is the sound of snoring disrupting sleep in your household? Find out causes and treatment options for this common problem.
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