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Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Wheezing in children may be a sign of asthma — but not always.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
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.
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.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The road to hearing for baby Aida
Learn about a child with deafness treated at Mayo Clinic with cochlear implants.
Testicular torsion
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Croup
This upper airway infection makes it harder to breathe and causes a barking cough. It involves swelling around the voice box, windpipe and bronchial tubes.
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