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Nail ridges: Cause for concern?
Vertical nail ridges are common and often become more prominent with age.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get COVID-19?
Find out how COVID-19 can affect dogs and cats, what you can do to protect your pet, and how to care for your pet if it becomes sick.
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Concerned about a link between breast implants and cancer? Get the facts.
Birth control: Can preejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
This possible cause of pregnancy makes withdrawal a method of birth control you cannot rely on.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Digestion: How long does it take?
Digestion takes about two to five days, depending on your system.
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
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