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
Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 body Red blood cells have an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color, called hemoglobin
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
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic In general, whole foods are better for you than fiber supplements Fiber supplements don't provide the variety of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients that whole foods do Your healthcare professional may recommend a fiber supplement if diet changes don't add enough fiber to your diet or if you have certain health conditions
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