August 2, 2019
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for August 2, 2019
By Emily Blahnik 
New York Times, How to Find a Babysitter You Can Rely On by Ellen Lee — Your sitter should also have basic first aid and CPR training and know how to respond in an emergency. The American Red Cross offers both online and in-person classes for babysitting, child care, first aid and CPR. Those who […]
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July 20, 2018
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for July 20, 2018
By Emily Blahnik 
Today.com, Heart attack risk on the rise for pregnant women by A. Pawlowski — Expectant mothers, especially older ones, should watch for signs of heart trouble as their pregnancies progress and their babies arrive. A woman’s risk of having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth or during the two months after delivery rose 25 […]
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July 6, 2018
Mayo Clinic in the News Weekly Highlights for July 6, 2018
By Emily Blahnik 
New York Times, My Daughter Has Mono. Is the Whole Family at Risk? by Roni Caryn Rabin — Mono, or infectious mononucleosis — often referred to as “the kissing disease” — is usually caused by a common virus called the Epstein-Barr virus, but “the vast majority of individuals infected by the virus don’t even know […]
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July 3, 2012
Swimming And Health: How To Prevent Annoying Side Effects
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When water becomes stuck in the ear canal after swimming, it can promote bacterial growth that causes this painful infection. If you’re prone to these infections, make at-home preventive eardrops using one part white vinegar and one part rubbing alcohol, the Mayo Clinic advises. Put a drop into each ear before and after swimming to […]
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