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Water retention: Relieve this premenstrual symptom
Find out what's behind premenstrual water retention and what treatments might lessen discomfort.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Easing the itch of mosquito bites
Mosquito bites are a common summer nuisance. Learn the best way to stop yourself from scratching.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
How to take your temperature
Learn how to get an accurate temperature reading at home, using common types of thermometers.
How to take your pulse
Learn two ways to take an accurate pulse, or heart rate.
Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
Tangled blood vessels in the brain affect typical blood flow in this rare condition. Learn more.
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Warm-mist and cool-mist humidifiers are equally effective in humidifying the air.
Kegel exercises for men: Understand the benefits
Men benefit from Kegel exercises too. Follow these tips to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why concussion screening is important
Concussion screening can help determine when athletes can return to play.
How to measure your respiratory rate
Learn how to accurately measure your breathing rate, which is also known as your respiratory rate.
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