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Mayo Clinic Minute: Are you keeping your child as safe as possible in the car?
Find out how long to use a rear-facing car seat and how it can protect your child.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Is it safe to store food in takeout containers?
Takeout containers aren't the best for storing leftovers. Wrap or repackage food to keep it fresher and safer.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
How to use opioids safely
Opioids are sometimes the right treatment for pain, but they're never without risk. Get in front of opioid dangers by planning for your safety before you start these drugs.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Home safety tips: Preparing for Alzheimer's caregiving
Understand the home safety tips that can help prevent harm to a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
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