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Frostbite
Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.
Green stool
Learn about the possible causes of green stools in adults and infants.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
Mayo Clinic Minute: The road to hearing for baby Aida
Learn about a child with deafness treated at Mayo Clinic with cochlear implants.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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