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Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
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.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health problems, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes severely ill with COVID-19.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Can baby eczema be prevented?
It may be possible to protect your baby from the pain and irritation of this skin rash that affects infants.
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis.
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
If cervical length during pregnancy shortens too soon, there might be an increased risk of preterm labor.
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
If you cough more than usual after you give up cigarettes, find out what it might mean and when to call the doctor.
Does atrial fibrillation run in families?
AFib is a common heart disorder. Sometimes it is inherited. Learn about all the risk factors.
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