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Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Cordocentesis
Find out how this prenatal test uses umbilical cord blood to check for genetic disorders and infections.
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Endometriosis and ovarian cancer are linked, but the relationship isn't straight cause and effect.
Prenatal yoga: What you need to know
Considering prenatal yoga? Find out about the basics and benefits of this popular workout.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Nonstress test
Understand how this prenatal test uses fetal heart rate monitoring to evaluate your baby's health.
Fetal fibronectin test
Understand how this prenatal test can be used to rule out preterm labor.
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: What are eye floaters?
Most eye floaters are harmless, but occasionally they could mean a serious problem.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is an aneurysm?
An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a blood vessel wall that can lead to a life-threatening rupture.
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