Nutrition basics
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Cushing syndrome
High levels of the hormone cortisol in your body cause this endocrine disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment.
Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions
Diabetes and depression can occur together. Here's what you need to know.
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diet soda may help you cut calories, but other low-calorie options abound.
Dietary fat: Know which to choose
Not all fat is created equal. Find out which type of fat to choose — and which to avoid — for good health.
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
Some of the health benefits of eating dietary fiber might surprise you. Find out what fiber can do for you and how to get more in your diet.
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Soy foods reduce the risk of breast cancer, but more research is needed to determine whether soy supplements are equally beneficial.
Drug allergy
Learn which drugs are more likely to cause an allergic reaction, what symptoms look like and what treatments can calm such a reaction.
E. coli
Most strains of E. coli bacteria are harmless, but some can cause severe symptoms. Learn about symptoms and treatment of this common foodborne illness.
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Ebola virus: A Mayo Clinic expert explains how the virus spreads
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fainting during or immediately after urination, called micturition syncope, is a rare occurrence in healthy individuals.
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