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Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Women's health: Prevent the top threats
Find out how to prevent the top women's health risks, including heart disease, stroke and cancer.
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.
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.
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.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women
Find out how to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
Vagina: What's typical, what's not
Vaginal health is important. Use this information to protect your vaginal health and spot potential problems.
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