Nutrition basics
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Underweight? See how to add pounds healthfully
If you're underweight and not happy about it, try these tips to help you achieve your goal weight.
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.
How to track saturated fat
Knowing how much saturated fat is in the foods you eat can help you meet your health and nutrition goals.
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Cancer cells are classified by how they look under a microscope. Learn common terms used to describe cancer cells.
Coconut water: Is it super hydrating?
This drink is promoted as "super hydrating." But is it really any better than plain water?
Cancer survival rate: What it means for your prognosis
No one can predict the future, but cancer survival rates can give you an idea of your prognosis. Should you pay attention to them?
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Asthma: Steps in testing and diagnosis
Think you or your child might have asthma? Here's what's involved in making a diagnosis.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about polyps in your colon
Got polyps? Find out why detecting, and removing, colon polyps is so important.
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