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Early HIV symptoms: What are they?
Early signs of the disease can include fever, fatigue and swollen lymph glands. Learn more.
Easy bruising: Why does it happen?
Get the facts about easy bruising. Learn about causes and find out when it's a sign of a problem.
Eat more of these key nutrients
The typical American diet is low in fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium. For this reason, they're listed on the Nutrition Facts label to encourage Americans to choose foods rich in these important nutrients.
Fiber: Soluble or insoluble?
You need both types of fiber in your diet. Soluble, which dissolves in water, can help lower cholesterol and glucose levels. Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots and barley. Insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water, promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and can help with constipation or irregular stools. Good sources of insoluble fiber include whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables.
Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems?
Fibromyalgia often co-exists with several other painful conditions, which may be related to how your body processes pain signals.
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
See a healthcare professional if you are at high risk for complications from flu.
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?
Might you have to swear off milkshakes for good? Follow the symptom clues to find out whether you possibly have a food allergy or a food intolerance.
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Certain medications can aggravate symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Learn more.
Get to know the new Nutrition Facts label
The recently revamped label makes it easier than ever to make healthy food choices. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic dietitian.
Guide to different tick species and the diseases they carry
Learn about different tick species and some of the diseases they may carry.
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