Nutrition basics
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Slide show: 10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
Chart of high-fiber foods
Looking to eat more fiber every day? Here are some common foods that can help.
Thin skin? Added protection helps
Fragile or thin skin is a fairly common problem, especially in older adults.
White stool: Should I be concerned?
White stool may mean a serious liver problem. Learn about causes.
How opioid use disorder occurs
Opioids act on the brain in powerful and potentially dangerous ways. Find out why no one is safe from opioid use disorder and learn what raises the risk.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery
Wondering what your diet will be like after your surgery? Learn which foods will help you heal and lose weight safely.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is the Asian longhorned tick?
Learn about the Asian longhorned tick, where it's found, and how to prevent tick bites.
Hypothyroidism: Can it cause peripheral neuropathy?
Hypothyroidism can cause damage to peripheral nerves and can lead to conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
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