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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 positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Bruxism (teeth grinding)
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth unconsciously when you're awake or while you're sleeping.
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.
COVID-19: Who's at higher risk of serious symptoms?
Advanced age and some health conditions can raise the risk of serious COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) illness.
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.
Cancer risk: What the numbers mean
The news is full of reports about cancer risk, but what does it all mean for you? Find out how to interpret cancer statistics.
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