Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 29, 2022 · You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Mar 11, 2025 · Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.
Arthritis pain: Treatments absorbed through your skin
May 17, 2025 · Arthritis pain relief options include creams and gels to rub on painful joints.
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 4, 2023 · Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Apr 18, 2025 · Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it's not right for everyone. See if hormone therapy might work for you.
Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic
May 2, 2024 · It's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols lowers your risk of heart attack or stroke — although experts assume that foods that lower cholesterol do cut the risk. …
Glucosamine - Mayo Clinic
May 21, 2025 · Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made …
Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 11, 2023 · Symptoms Anemia symptoms depend on the cause and how bad the anemia is. Anemia can be so mild that it causes no symptoms at first. But symptoms usually then occur …
HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works - Mayo Clinic
Aug 25, 2023 · Do women who've received the HPV vaccine still need to have Pap tests? Yes. The HPV vaccine doesn't replace Pap tests. Screening for cervical cancer with regular Pap …
Colostomy - Mayo Clinic
May 16, 2025 · You do this while you sit on the toilet. In the hospital, your colostomy pouch system is changed every 1 to 4 days. At home, you change it about 1 to 2 times a week. To …