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Unusual COVID-19 symptoms: What are they?
COVID-19 can cause a wide variety of symptoms, some more common than others. Learn about how COVID-19 can make you feel.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?
For adults, tetanus shots are recommended every 10 years.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Test anxiety: Can it be treated?
Feelings of worry and self-doubt can interfere with how well you do on tests. Here's what you can do to lower your anxiety.
Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?
Tanning beds don't offer a safe alternative to natural sunlight.
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?
Depending on which virus causes your stomach ailment, you can be contagious from a few days to two weeks or more.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
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