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Sunburn
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Bedsores (pressure ulcers)
These areas of damaged skin and tissue are caused by sustained pressure — often from a bed or wheelchair — that reduces blood flow to vulnerable areas of the body.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Is tinnitus causing that ringing in your ear?
Learn about a condition that causes ringing in your ear.
Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS)
Stomach pain after eating isn't always indigestion. It could be MALS, also called celiac artery compression. Know the warning symptoms.
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Knowing if you have COVID-19, a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies isn't easy. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health problems, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes severely ill with COVID-19.
Facial fillers for wrinkles
Find out more about facial injections, also called soft tissue fillers, that can temporarily smooth wrinkles.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Knee replacement
Knee replacement surgery can relieve pain and restore function to a knee joint that's severely damaged, usually by arthritis.
Testicular exam
Examining your testicles regularly can help you notice changes when they occur and identify testicular problems.
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