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Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Breastfeeding positions
Breastfeeding can be awkward at first. Experiment with various positions until you feel comfortable.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
COPD
This chronic inflammatory lung disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, resulting in breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production and wheezing.
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeinated drinks can raise blood pressure in the short term. But the long-term effects on blood pressure aren't clear.
Cancer
Find out the basics about cancer, including symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn steps you can take to prevent cancer.
Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer
Get the facts and find out why these popular myths about cancer causes are wrong.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Cluster headache
These painful headaches cause severe pain on one side of the head and tend to occur in bouts called cluster periods.
Common cold in babies
This viral infection causes a runny nose and nasal congestion in babies. Find out how to ease symptoms and when to see a doctor.
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