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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.
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Learn how to tell apart these common conditions of the scalp, both of which cause inflamed, scaly skin.
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Understand the differences between bacterial and viral infections.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
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