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Mayo Clinic Minute: How dirty are common surfaces?
Learn about how dirty common surfaces are.
Mayo Clinic Minute: You're washing your hands all wrong
Watch this video with tips about how to wash your hands.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
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.
Testicular torsion
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Regular exercise may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
Weight-loss readiness
Learn how asking yourself six key questions can tell you if you're ready to start a weight-loss plan, along with steps to take if you're not there yet.
Priapism
Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment of prolonged erection of the penis, including when to seek emergency care.
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