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Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Try these prevention and treatment tips for ankle swelling during pregnancy.
Antibiotics and pregnancy: What's safe?
Learn about common types of antibiotics used during pregnancy and their safety.
Applying sunscreen? Don't be stingy
Most people use sunscreen too sparingly. If you use sunscreen generously and frequently, a bottle of sunscreen shouldn't last long. Generally, a liberal application is 1 ounce (30 milliliters) — the amount in a shot glass — to cover exposed parts of the body. You might need to apply more, depending on your body size. If you have a 4-ounce (118-milliliter) bottle, you'll use about one-fourth of it during one application.
Are you a step ahead of athlete's foot?
The fungus that causes athlete's foot thrives in a warm and wet environment. To stay a step ahead of it, follow these tips: 1. Wear well-ventilated shoes that allow your feet to breathe. 2. If your feet get very sweaty, change your socks twice a day. 3. Wear waterproof sandals or shoes around public pools, showers and locker rooms.
Are you thinking about suicide? How to stay safe and find treatment
If you have suicidal thoughts, contact a suicide hotline or a mental health professional. Get help for depression. Make a plan to get through a crisis.
Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains what you need to know about taking aspirin if you're pregnant.
Asthma: Limit asthma attacks caused by colds or flu
If you have asthma, find out how to keep your sneeze from turning into a wheeze due to colds or flu.
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a serious condition related to brain development that impairs the ability to communicate and interact with others.
Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms
Children with autism spectrum disorder often have other health issues, including problems related to digestion.
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