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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Tinnitus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Tinnitus is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an ear injury or a problem with the circulatory system For many people, tinnitus improves with treatment of the underlying cause or with other treatments that reduce or mask the noise, making tinnitus less noticeable
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
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 with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Statins
- Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
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
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 Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol
- Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Acupuncture Inserting thin needles into various points on your body might lower peripheral neuropathy symptoms You might need multiple sessions before you see improvement Acupuncture is generally considered safe when done by a certified practitioner using sterile needles Alpha-lipoic acid This has been used as a treatment for peripheral neuropathy in Europe for years and there is some
- Shingles - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash Shingles can occur anywhere on your body It typically looks like a single stripe of blisters that wraps around the left side or the right side of your torso Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that causes chickenpox After you've had chickenpox, the virus stays in your body for the rest of your life
- CBD: Safe and effective? - Mayo Clinic
What are the benefits of CBD — and is it safe to use? A prescription cannabidiol (CBD) oil is considered an effective anti-seizure medication However, further research is needed to determine CBD 's other benefits and safety
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