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How to treat a piercing site infection
Learn what you can do at home if your ear new piercing becomes infected.
Multiple sclerosis
This nervous system disorder causes a range of symptoms — and while there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
Blood donation
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Water retention: Relieve this premenstrual symptom
Find out what's behind premenstrual water retention and what treatments might lessen discomfort.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Easing the itch of mosquito bites
Mosquito bites are a common summer nuisance. Learn the best way to stop yourself from scratching.
Insulin and weight gain: Keep the pounds off
Understand why weight gain is linked to insulin treatment, and find out how to dodge those extra pounds while still managing your blood sugar.
How to take your temperature
Learn how to get an accurate temperature reading at home, using common types of thermometers.
Video: How to use a peak flow meter
Asthma attacks taking you by surprise? Take regular peak flow meter readings, as shown in this video, to predict asthma episodes and better control your condition.
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.
How to take your pulse
Learn two ways to take an accurate pulse, or heart rate.
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