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Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose
Prenatal vitamins are an important part of pregnancy nutrition. Here's why.
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.
Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients
Find out how to pack your pregnancy diet with essential nutrients, including folate, iron and vitamin D.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Arteriovenous malformation or AVM
Learn more about the symptoms of a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and the treatments available for these tangled blood vessels.
How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
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.
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Early miscarriage is usually caused by an abnormality with the baby — not maternal stress.
High blood pressure and pregnancy: Know the facts
Concerned about high blood pressure during pregnancy? Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of complications.
Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors
Heart disease and heart attack symptoms may be different in woman than in men. Know the warning signs and learn ways to protect your heart.
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