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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
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?
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system
- 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
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Find out about the COVID-19 vaccines, the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination and the possible side effects
- 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
- 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
- Peripheral neuropathy - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis Peripheral neuropathy has many possible causes Besides a physical exam, which may include blood tests, diagnosis usually requires: A full medical history Your health care professional will look at your medical history The history will include your symptoms, lifestyle, exposure to toxins, drinking habits and a family history of nervous system, or neurological, diseases
- 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
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