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How is brown fat different from other fat?
Researchers have uncovered a type of body fat, dubbed brown fat, that appears to burn regular fat.
Lower your risk of breast cancer
Research shows that lifestyle changes can lower your risk of breast cancer, even if you're at high risk. To lower your risk: 1. Limit alcohol. Even small amounts increase your risk. 2. Limit postmenopausal hormone therapy. 3. Be physically active. 4. Maintain a healthy weight.
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease
Exercise, mental stimulation and diet may be helpful in reducing Alzheimer's disease risk.
Get to know the new Nutrition Facts label
The recently revamped label makes it easier than ever to make healthy food choices. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic dietitian.
Sex and COVID-19: Can you get COVID-19 from sexual activity?
Find out whether COVID-19 can be spread during sexual activity and how to reduce your risk of getting the virus from a sexual partner.
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.
Heart murmurs
An irregular heart sound may be harmless or worrisome. Know the causes of heart murmurs and when treatment is needed.
Heat rash
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem of the skin that affects people of all ages.
Horner syndrome
Find out about Horner syndrome, an interruption in nerve signals from the brain to the eye and face on one side of the body.
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