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NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Common pain medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Latest Mayo Clinic mammogram guidelines for breast cancer screening.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging?
Age-related loss of sex drive is normal, but sometimes an underlying condition is at play.
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Learn more about isometric exercises that contract a particular muscle or group of muscles.
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
If you can’t breathe out well, as in COPD, air may get trapped inside your lungs. As you breathe in more air over time, your lungs get too big and stiff.
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
Antibody testing shows whether you've had the COVID-19 virus in the past. It's not the same as testing to see whether you have the virus now.
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
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