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Heartburn medicines and B-12 deficiency
Acid-controlling medications may do more than prevent heartburn. They may also interfere with vitamin B-12 absorption.
Heavy periods: Can folic acid help?
Heavy periods may cause iron deficiency anemia. Folic acid supplements can't treat that.
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
A hernia truss can temporarily ease discomfort, but medical care is needed for a painful hernia.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Hip resurfacing: An alternative to conventional hip replacement?
Hip resurfacing uses a metal-on-metal prosthesis, which can cause health problems in some people.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Can it reduce stroke damage?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps with some medical conditions that affect the brain. Find out what the research says about its role in stroke treatment.
Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hypnobirthing — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses this method of easing pain during childbirth.
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
There's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will help the thyroid work better in people with underactive thyroid.
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism: Should I take iodine supplements?
Although iodine deficiency can cause hypothyroidism, this deficiency is rare in the United States.
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