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Stress and hair loss: Are they related?
Learn how stress and hair loss can be related.
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional uses, but the quality of results can depend on how well you follow the directions for the test.
Pain and depression: Is there a link?
Depression can cause unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches. Chronic pain can cause problems that lead to depression, such as poor sleep.
Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Swelling of the leg or foot while flying is common and usually harmless.
Tumor vs. cyst: What's the difference?
A Mayo Clinic expert explains the differences and similarities between these two types of growths and how doctors determine if they're cancerous.
Nervous breakdown: What does it mean?
Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term. It most often means a mental health crisis that affects your ability to meet your own needs and do daily tasks.
Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?
Chronic bladder infection can be a painful, frustrating problem. Learn about causes and treatments.
Diabetes diet: Should I avoid sweet fruits?
It's a common myth that you shouldn't eat certain foods if you have diabetes.
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Most cases of acute bronchitis are caused by viruses and are contagious. Learn ways to reduce your risk of catching viruses that can cause bronchitis.
Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Blood pressure that consistently measures higher outside a medical office is called masked hypertension.
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