Infant health
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Sick baby? When to seek medical attention
Is it time to call your baby's doctor or seek emergency care? Follow these guidelines for treating a sick baby.
Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months
Milestones for most 4- to 6-month-old infants include increased alertness and evolving motor skills.
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Early research suggested that pomegranate juice could slow the growth of prostate cancer, but more-rigorous trials failed to confirm those results.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
In this heart problem present at birth, there is a hole between the two lower heart chambers. Know the symptoms and when surgery is needed.
Male hypogonadism
This condition affects the ability of men's bodies to produce enough testosterone or enough sperm or both.
Spermatocele
Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
Baby poop: What's normal?
Baby poop comes in various colors and textures. Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers.
Breastfeeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?
Find out when your baby's weight might be of concern and how to promote a healthy weight.
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Worried about infant constipation? A Mayo Clinic specialist explains how to treat it.
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