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Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?
These medications must be taken exactly as directed to prevent blood clots.
Botox injections: Can they relieve arthritis pain?
Botox injections into arthritic joints may help reduce pain and improve function. The medicine works by interfering with the transmission of pain signals.
Breast cancer radiation: Can it cause dry skin?
Dry skin after breast cancer radiation is fairly common. These suggestions may help.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
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.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Calcium supplements: Do they interfere with blood pressure drugs?
In large amounts, calcium supplements may interfere with certain blood pressure medications.
Can coenzyme Q10 prevent statin side effects?
Coenzyme Q10 might help reduce the muscle aches some people experience while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.
Can music help someone with Alzheimer's?
A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses the possible benefits of music for people with Alzheimer's disease.
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