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Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.
MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems?
Older gadolinium contrast agents used with MRI posed a risk for people with severe kidney failure. Newer versions are much safer.
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional uses, but the quality of results can depend on how well you follow the directions for the test.
Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?
A Mayo Clinic expert explains the differences and similarities between these two types of growths and how doctors determine if they're cancerous.
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slow-developing form of diabetes.
Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Eye dilation is part of a comprehensive eye exam. How often you need it depends on your age and health risks.
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