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Birth control patch
Learn how to use this type of birth control that delivers estrogen and progestin through a patch you wear on your skin to prevent pregnancy.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Video: How a stem cell transplant works
During stem cell transplant treatment for cancer, healthy stem cells migrate to your bone marrow.
Chronic pain: Medication decisions
What works for one person's pain may not help yours — and every pill has risks. Learn how to sort through your options for maximum relief and minimum risk.
Daily aspirin therapy: Understand the benefits and risks
Daily aspirin therapy may be lifesaving for some people. Know if taking a daily low-dose aspirin is right for you.
Thumb sucking: Help your child break the habit
Find out when and how to help your child stop thumb sucking.
Allergy medications: Know your options
Learn more about allergy medications. Find out what they do and how they can help your symptoms.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
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