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Flu season usually starts in the fall. Learn how the influenza vaccine reduces hospitalization during pregnancy and can protect the baby from the flu after birth.

This year's flu season could be different than the last two years. A Mayo Clinic expert explains why vaccination for flu will be important this year.

Pharmacies and other retailers soon will offer over-the-counter hearing devices for people with moderate hearing loss. Here's what you should know before you buy.

Simply helping toddlers down a step or playing by swinging them by their arms or hands can cause nursemaid's elbow. Learn more about this common childhood injury and how to prevent it.

A little boredom can be a good thing. It can simulate creativity and problem-solving, while recharging the brain. Get tips to give your brain a boost and overcome feeling uncomfortable being bored.

Pain on the outside of your knee may be a warning sign of an iliotibial, or IT, band issue. Learn why rest and early treatment is best instead of pushing past the pain, and how to avoid future injury.

Protect yourself and others by properly disposing of sharps in and away from home. It's easy to do with some planning. Here are tips to get you on the right path.

Chronic hepatitis B infection can go undiagnosed until serious liver disease symptoms arise. Learn why vaccination is the best way to prevent infection, and get additional tips to avoid getting the vi...

Potatoes have gotten a bad rap for their carb content. Learn why they're good for you, and get recipes to bring the comfort of potatoes to a healthy diet.

Acne can appear anywhere you have oil glands on your skin, including the back, face, stomach or chest. Learn about some factors that can lead to chest acne and what you can do to prevent or treat it.