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Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Does sunscreen expire?
Wondering whether sunscreen expires? Get the facts about how long sunscreen lasts.
Infant jaundice
Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Shining the light on SPF in sunscreen
Find out what SPF means and what SPF to look for in your sunscreen.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The many benefits of petroleum jelly
Try these simple tips for healing dry skin with petroleum jelly.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Uncovering UPF in clothing
Find out how UPF clothing can help protect you from the sun.
Piercings: How to prevent complications
Piercings are popular, but the risks are real. Know how to prevent an infection.
Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants
Take a look at these bumps, bites and rashes. Find out what causes them and how they can be treated.
Premature birth
Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.
Shaving hair: Does shaved hair grow back thicker?
Contrary to popular belief, shaving unwanted hair doesn't make it grow back thicker.
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