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Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think
Learn why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Some studies have suggested that frequent ejaculation may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. But other research hasn't supported this idea.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Testicular microlithiasis: Is it linked with testicular cancer?
A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the relationship between testicular microlithiasis and testicular cancer.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
Cryotherapy for prostate cancer
Find out how very cold temperatures are used to freeze tissue and treat prostate cancer. Learn about the side effects and potential benefits of cryotherapy.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
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