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Flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe?
Will you be pregnant during flu season? A flu shot is safe — and it protects both you and your baby.
Baby teeth: When do children start losing them?
Losing baby teeth is a major childhood milestone. Find out what to expect.
Vaginal dryness after menopause: How to treat it?
Low-dose estrogen therapy, vaginal moisturizers and vaginal lubricants are among treatments for this condition and the discomfort it causes.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating your placenta after giving birth can be harmful to you and your baby.
How to treat baby eczema
Learn simple remedies to easing your baby's discomfort from the pain and irritation of this skin rash.
Can vitamin D protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Find out what the research says about vitamin D and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Prenatal vitamins: Why they might not be suitable if you're not pregnant.
How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
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