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Glucosamine manufacturers claim their products slow or stop cartilage damage in osteoarthritis.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
VBAC: Know the pros and cons
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
Dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction: A natural treatment for ED?
Some dietary supplements for erectile dysfunction might work and some might be dangerous. Get the facts.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
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