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Dietary supplements for weight loss
Do dietary supplements deliver on weight-loss claims? Are they safe? Get the facts.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss?
Cortisol blockers claim to help with weight loss, but do they deliver? The evidence is slim at best.
Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?
Hoodia manufacturers claim the supplement controls appetite, but where's the evidence to back up these claims?
Mayo Clinic Minute: New technology for cochlear implants
Learn about new technology being used for cochlear implants.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What parents need to know about pink eye
Does your child have pink eye? Here are some simple tips to manage this common childhood illness.
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Is it possible to get measles from someone else if you've been vaccinated?
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Nephrotic syndrome
Swelling around your feet and ankles is a common sign of this condition that occurs when your kidneys pass too much protein in your urine.
Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
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