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Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?

Depending on which virus causes your stomach illness, you can be contagious from a few…

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Stomach polyps

These masses of cells that form on your stomach lining usually don't cause symptoms. Learn…

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Stool color: When to worry

Stool color is usually a result of diet and is only rarely a concern.

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Stool DNA test

Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells…

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Stop-smoking services

When you're ready to quit using tobacco, Mayo Clinic can help make your decision stick.

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Strategies to prevent heart disease

Learn strategies you can practice now to protect your heart.

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Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier

Strength training can help you look good — and feel even better.

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Strength training: OK for kids?

It's good for kids to build strength as long as form and safety come first.

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Strep throat

Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children…

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Strep throat in young children: A common diagnosis?

Strep throat in young children is uncommon, but it's possible. Learn about symptoms.

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Stress and hair loss: Are they related?

Learn how stress and hair loss can be related.

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Stress and high blood pressure: What's the connection?

Discover how relaxation and exercise can improve your blood pressure numbers.

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Stress fractures

Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how…

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Stress incontinence

Movement such as coughing, laughing and running can cause urine to leak for people with…

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Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke

Laughter is powerful stress-relief medicine. Discover how to fire up your sense of humor.

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Stress relievers: Tips to tame stress

Stress relievers can help restore calm to your chaotic life. When stress gets out of…

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Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior

Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.

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Stress test

This test gives important information about your heart health. Know how to prepare for an…

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Stretch marks

Find out the symptoms of and treatment for this painless condition that causes streaks on…

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Stretching: Focus on flexibility

Learn why stretching your muscles is an important part of your exercise routine and how…

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Stroke

Promptly spotting stroke symptoms leads to faster treatment and less damage to the brain.

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Stroke: First aid

A stroke requires medical attention right away. Find out how to remember the warning signs.

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Stroke rehabilitation: What to expect as you recover

Stroke rehabilitation is important for recovery after stroke. Learn about the physical, cognitive and other…

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Stuttering

Stuttering, sometimes called stammering, is a speech condition that involves problems with rhythm and flow…

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Stye (sty)

This is a painful bump along the eyelash line that can often be treated with…

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Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Learn about how this type of bleeding in the brain is diagnosed and treated.

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Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)

Learn about this common eye condition that may look alarming but is usually harmless and…

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Sudden cardiac arrest

This medical emergency involves sudden loss of all heart activity. Learn how fast, appropriate care…

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Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed

Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac…

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Learn about the unexplained death of a young baby who seems healthy.

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