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Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
Lupus: Can it cause hair loss?
Hair loss is common in lupus. Although distressing, it is usually temporary.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Mayo Clinic Minute What you need to know about stroke
Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain changes, so acting FAST is essential.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Signs and symptoms of syphilis
Learn about the symptoms and stages of syphilis.
Mammary duct ectasia
Mammary duct ectasia is a noncancerous breast condition that affects the milk ducts. Learn the signs and symptoms and when treatment might be needed.
Stye (sty)
A stye (sty) is a painful red bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with home remedies. Find out more about this irritating eyelid infection.
Video: Migraine aura
A migraine aura is usually visual, but can also be a sensory, motor or verbal disturbance. This animation shows what happens when you have a migraine aura.
Age spots (liver spots)
Learn more about the harmless dark spots on your skin that tend to appear as you age, especially in areas exposed to the sun. Treatment is available.
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