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How to heal cracked heels
Learn self-care tips for healing cracked heels.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
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.
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
A study in children with the common cold suggests that honey may help calm coughs.
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different from other flu vaccines?
High-dose flu vaccines are flu vaccines for older people.
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
Among cold medicines, decongestants cause the most concern for people who have high blood pressure.
Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Herbal treatment for anxiety: A Mayo Clinic expert discusses safety and effectiveness.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Grass-fed beef: What are the heart-health benefits?
Grass-fed beef may have heart-health benefits that conventional beef doesn't. Find out more.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
This type of receding hairline, which primarily affects older women, is treatable. The earlier you talk with your doctor about it, the better your chance of preventing permanent baldness.
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