Sudden death in young people: Heart conditions often blamed
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Learn about the unexplained death of a young baby who seems healthy.
Continue ReadingSuicide and suicidal thoughts
Suicide can be prevented. Learn suicide warning signs and how to reach out for immediate…
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Follow these tips for coping with pain and grief after a loved one's suicide.
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Follow these tips for coping with pain and grief after a loved one's suicide.
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Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with…
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Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with…
Continue ReadingSulfa allergy: Which medicines should I avoid?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses which medicines to avoid if you have a sulfa allergy.
Continue ReadingSun allergy
Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this itchy rash that is an…
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See photos of common skin conditions that are caused by too much time in the…
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Learn how to give first aid and get relief from painful inflamed skin caused by…
Continue ReadingSundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Continue ReadingSupport groups: Make connections, get help
Support groups connect people facing some of the same challenges. Members share what has happened…
Continue ReadingSupport groups: Make connections, get help
Support groups connect people facing some of the same challenges. Members share what has happened…
Continue ReadingSupraventricular tachycardia
SVT is a heart rhythm disorder that causes a very fast or erratic heartbeat. The…
Continue ReadingSurgery for stress urinary incontinence in women
Learn what's involved in surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence, including risks, benefits and other…
Continue ReadingSuspicious breast lumps
Most of these growths aren't cancer, but you should still get them checked promptly.
Continue ReadingSVT ablation
Discover how cold or heat energy is used to correct fast and erratic heartbeats, such…
Continue ReadingSwallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?
Continue ReadingSweating and body odor
Learn more about the causes, treatment and self-care of these natural and common skin conditions.…
Continue ReadingSwimmer's ear
The moisture from water left in the ear after swimming or bathing can lead to…
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Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects…
Continue ReadingSwollen knee
This condition can be caused by trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition.…
Continue ReadingSwollen lymph nodes
Infection from bacteria or viruses most often causes this condition.
Continue ReadingSymptoms of pregnancy: What happens first
Are you pregnant? Tender breasts, nausea and fatigue are just a few early symptoms of…
Continue ReadingSynovial sarcoma
This rare type of cancer tends to occur near large joints, mainly the knee, in…
Continue ReadingSyphilis
Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how…
Continue ReadingSyringomyelia
The development of a fluid-filled cyst in the spinal cord can eventually damage the cord…
Continue ReadingSystemic mastocytosis
Too many mast cells can build up in skin, bone and organs. When triggered, the…
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