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Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Baby's head shape: Cause for concern?
Concerned about your baby's head shape? Understand what you can do to care for flat spots.
Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury
Learn what you can do to avoid and prevent back pain at work.
Bad breath? Drink more water
If your morning breath seems to last all day, you may not be drinking enough water. Keeping your mouth moist helps wash away food particles and bacteria, which helps keep bad breath at bay. Chewing gum (preferably sugarless) or sucking on candy (again, sugarless) can help, too. If you have chronic dry mouth, your dentist or doctor may recommend an artificial saliva preparation or an oral medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.
Banish back pain
Back pain is a common complaint. In most cases, you can take steps to prevent back pain. Try these: 1. Exercise regularly. 2. Practice good posture. 3. Use proper lifting techniques. 4. Sit in chairs that support your lower back. 5. Maintain a healthy weight.
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Barefoot running shoes are designed to protect your feet while mimicking the mechanics of barefoot running.
Bee sting
Learn more about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.
Belching, gas and bloating: Tips for reducing them
Find out how you can lessen uncomfortable belching, gas and bloating.
Benign adrenal tumors
Most of these tumors need no treatment, but some do. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options.
Benign peripheral nerve tumor
Learn more about the different types of tumors that grow on or around the nerves that link to the brain and spinal cord.
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