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Top threats to women's health
Do you know the greatest threats to women's health? The top causes of death among adult women in the U.S. include heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and unintentional injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Take control by talking with your doctor about how to lower your risk.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why and when children should be vaccinated
Understand why children need vaccines.
Diabetes and foot care
Learn what you can do to protect your feet if you have diabetes.
Family therapy
Family therapy is a type of psychological counseling that can help family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
Know the possible symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition that affects young children.
Exercise-induced asthma
Regular exercise is beneficial in many ways, but for some people, exercise can trigger breathing problems. Medicine can help.
Fetal macrosomia
When a baby in utero grows much larger than average for gestational age, it can lead to complications during childbirth for both mother and baby.
Giardia infection (giardiasis)
Stomach cramps, nausea and watery diarrhea could indicate a giardia infection. Find out how to treat and prevent this waterborne parasite.
Heart murmurs
An irregular heart sound may be harmless or worrisome. Know the causes of heart murmurs and when treatment is needed.
Heat rash
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this heat-related problem of the skin that affects people of all ages.
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