Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 29, 2022 · A doctor of osteopathic medicine, also known as a D.O., is a fully trained and licensed doctor. A doctor of osteopathic medicine graduates from a U.S. osteopathic medical …
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 4, 2023 · Experts do not recommend using face shields instead of masks. It's not clear how much protection shields provide. But wearing a face mask may not be possible in every …
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Mar 11, 2025 · Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. But they may lead to side effects in some people. Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people …
Penis-enlargement products: Do they work? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 17, 2025 · Ads for penis-enlargement products and procedures are everywhere. Many pumps, pills, weights, exercises and surgeries claim to increase the length and width of your …
Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 18, 2025 · Menopause hormone therapy is medicine with female hormones. It's taken to replace the estrogen the body stops making after menopause, which is when periods stop for …
Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 11, 2023 · What red blood cells do. The body makes three types of blood cells. White blood cells fight infection, platelets help blood clot and red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the …
Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 9, 2025 · Ms. Williams: She couldn't do much of anything, let alone play outside with her daughter. Ms. Wimmer: That was really hard. She'd have to beg me to play with her, and …
Arthritis pain: Treatments absorbed through your skin
May 17, 2025 · After an active weekend of hiking or working around the yard, your joints might continue to hurt even after taking arthritis pain medicine. Don't want to take another pill? …
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works - Mayo Clinic
Aug 25, 2023 · Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, is spread by sexual activity. Some strains of HPV cause genital warts. Other HPV strains can cause cancers. Most of the time, the body …
Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer - Mayo Clinic
Dec 16, 2023 · Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. It often can be cured if found early. These melanoma pictures can help show you what to look for. The American Academy of …