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Intermittent fasting: What are the benefits?
Intermittent fasting isn't new, but it's gaining followers. What's the appeal?
Toddler speech development: What's typical for a 2-year-old?
A Mayo Clinic specialist describes typical speech development between the ages of 2 and 3.
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Worried about infant constipation? A Mayo Clinic specialist explains how to treat it.
Strep throat in young children: A common diagnosis?
Strep throat in young children is uncommon, but it's possible. Learn about symptoms.
Exercise and illness: Work out with a cold?
Play it smart. Ease up on exercise if you have a cold.
Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant?
Find out why you should not use this ointment to ease a stuffy nose during a cold.
Asthma diet: Does what you eat make a difference?
Can what you eat affect your asthma? Learn how healthy eating habits may reduce asthma symptoms.
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip
Learn how to treat the tiny, painful cracks that can form on the thumb tip when your skin is very dry.
Resperate: Can it help reduce blood pressure?
This device teaches slow, deep breathing, which can reduce blood pressure.
Insomnia: How do I stay asleep?
Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep is a common form of insomnia. Here's how to fall asleep again.
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