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Testicular cancer
Learn about cancer that starts in the testicles. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Swimmer's ear
The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.
Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid?
Sulfa allergy: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses which medications are likely to cause problems.
Stool color: When to worry
Stool color is usually a result of diet and is only rarely a concern.
Stage 4 prostate cancer
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of this cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Spermatocele
Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
Solutions for weight-loss setbacks
Everyone who successfully makes changes in his or her life has experienced setbacks. It's better to expect them and plan for dealing with them. Identifying potential roadblocks — a big holiday meal or an office party, for example — and brainstorming strategies to overcome them can help you stay on course with your weight-loss goals.
Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?
Is a slow metabolism the reason for your weight gain? Or is something else going on?
Sleepwalking
People who get up and walk around while sleeping may not need treatment. But if it happens often, it could be a sleep disorder that needs treatment.
Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?
Too little sleep affects not only energy levels but also heart health.
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