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Consumer Health: Is it a cold — or spring allergies?
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Cold or allergy: Which is it?
If you tend to get colds that develop suddenly and occur at the same time every year, it's possible that what you're experiencing is seasonal allergies. Although colds and seasonal allergies share some of the same symptoms, they are very different diseases. Learn more from Dr. James Steckelberg, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert.
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What is autism spectrum disorder?
Monday, April 2, is Autism Awareness Day, an initiative to increase autism understanding and acceptance, and foster worldwide support. Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options for autism spectrum disorder.
Video: 'Reverse crunch with fitness ball'
Core exercises strengthen your core muscles, including the muscles in your abdomen and back. You can do many core exercises with a fitness ball. Watch this video and learn more.
Treatment for seborrheic keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common noncancerous skin growths in older adults. They usually appears as brown, black or light tan growths on the face, chest, shoulders or back, with a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated appearance. Treatment usually isn't necessary, but you may want them removed if they become irritated, if they bleed because your clothing rubs against them, or if you don't like how they look or feel. Learn more about treatment options for seborrheic keratosis.
5 tips to manage ulcerative colitis flare-ups
Ulcerative colitis flare-ups may involve diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, rectal pain and bleeding, fatigue, and urgent bowel movements. Although you may feel helpless against these fluctuations, changes in your diet and lifestyle may help control your symptoms and lengthen the time between flare-ups. Here are five tips that may help you.
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