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MRSA infection
MRSA infections often occur in health care settings, but they can happen anywhere. Find out about symptoms and treatment for this virulent staph infection.
Sick sinus syndrome
This heart rhythm disorder causes slow, paused or irregular heartbeats. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Xylazine
Xylazine is a medicine used to sedate animals. Learn about possible risk of death in humans who take it.
Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather?
Blood pressure generally is higher in the winter than in the summer. Discover why.
Dermatomyositis
Muscle weakness and a skin rash are hallmarks of dermatomyositis. There's no cure, but treatments can relieve symptoms.
Primary immunodeficiency
Frequent infections could mean you have an immune system disorder. The conditions in this category are usually caused by genetic changes.
Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?
Cellulitis — a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection — is not directly contagious.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
Compared with a bulging disk, a herniated disk is more likely to cause pain because it protrudes farther and is more likely to compress nerve roots.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
The terms 'Alzheimer's disease' and 'dementia' are often used to mean the same thing — but here's the real difference between them.
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