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Bump on the head: When is it a serious head injury?
Even a minor injury to the scalp or forehead can cause a large lump. Find out when it's time to see a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breastfeeding and alcohol don't mix well. A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses how alcohol affects breast milk.
Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern?
Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Learn the causes and types of these diseases that affect the protective covering of nerves, which include multiple sclerosis. Also learn how they're treated.
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains why, when and how to give your baby vitamin D.
Monkeypox: What is it and how can it be prevented?
Find out more about the rare mpox, or monkeypox, viral infection, the possible symptoms in humans, treatment options and how to prevent getting or spreading the virus.
White coat hypertension: When blood pressure rises in a medical setting
Blood pressure that measures high during a health checkup could be a risk factor for high blood pressure. Find out more.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Arteriovenous malformation or AVM
Learn more about the symptoms of a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and the treatments available for these tangled blood vessels.
Poppy seed tea: Beneficial or dangerous?
Poppy seed tea may be used as a natural pain reliever. The key is the opioids in the seed coating, which may be dangerous.
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
The term "clinical depression" means severe, persistent depression. It's also called major depression or major depressive disorder.
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