Seasonal Allergies: Nip Them in the Bud
21/03/2018 06:00am | 6428 viewsSpring means flower buds and blooming trees — and if you're one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies — also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis — can make you miserable. But before you settle for plastic flowers and artificial turf, try these simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies under control.
The Importance of Folic Acid and Prenatal Care to Prevent Birth Defects, Especially Among Hispanic Women
23/10/2015 06:00am | 6768 viewsPosted by Kelley Luckstein
Although Mayo Clinic doctors and researchers don't have a definite answer as to why spina bifida birth defects occur, they have identified a few important risk factors and two different surgery options. Risk factors include race, family history, diabetes, obesity, increased body temperature and folate deficiency.
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