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Nervous breakdown: What does it mean?
Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term. It most often means a mental health crisis that affects your ability to meet your own needs and do daily tasks.
Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use but can cause side effects.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do?
Take steps to prevent this early-morning increase in blood sugar.
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?
Craving and chewing ice (pagophagia) is often associated with iron deficiency with or without anemia.
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
See a healthcare professional if you are at high risk for complications from flu.
White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
A small white patch on skin may have several causes, including eczema, psoriasis and vitiligo.
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different from other flu vaccines?
High-dose flu vaccines are flu vaccines for older people.
Multiple sclerosis: Can it cause seizures?
Seizures occur more often in people with multiple sclerosis than in the general population.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
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