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Barium enema
Find out how to prepare and what to expect if your doctor has recommended a barium enema.
Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
BRCA gene test for breast and ovarian cancer risk
Find out what to expect if you're considering a blood test to determine if you have an increased risk of breast cancer. Learn what your results might mean.
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Think you or your child might have asthma? Here's what's involved in making a diagnosis.
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.
ANA test
An antinuclear antibody (ANA) test is one test used to help determine if you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus.
A1C test
Learn more about the preparation for and results of this common diabetes blood test.
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