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Wisdom tooth removal
If you don't have enough room in your mouth for wisdom teeth, or they're painful, infected or cause other dental problems, they may need to be removed.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Pituitary tumors
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of growths that develop in the pituitary gland.
Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
Pap smear
Pap smear is often recommended for cervical cancer screening. Learn how it's done and what abnormal Pap test results might mean.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
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?
Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you
This practice saves lives, but wrong ideas surround it. Get the facts about being an organ donor.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD)
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this autoimmune disease that attacks nerve fibers in the body.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
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