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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 strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Understand why babies sometimes refuse to breastfeed and what you can do about it.
Breastfeeding while pregnant: Is it safe?
Understand if breastfeeding while pregnant is safe.
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.
Bump on the head: When is it a serious head injury?
Even a minor injury to the scalp or forehead can cause a large lump. Find out when it's time to see a healthcare professional.
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Learn why health care providers generally don't recommend a CA 125 test for ovarian cancer screening.
COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get COVID-19?
Find out how COVID-19 can affect dogs and cats, what you can do to protect your pet, and how to care for your pet if it becomes sick.
COVID-19 vaccine: Should I reschedule my mammogram?
Swollen lymph nodes caused by the COVID-19 vaccine can look like breast cancer on a mammogram. Find out what to do if you've got a mammogram scheduled.
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
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