Skin care
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Tips for choosing and using canes
A cane can improve balance and mobility. Learn about the choices that are available and how to use a cane correctly.
Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants
Take a look at these bumps, bites and rashes. Find out what causes them and how they can be treated.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think
Learn why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think.
Blood donation
Find out what to expect during blood donation and how your blood will be used to help others.
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Learn about the possible link between calcium supplements and heart attacks.
Varicose veins
This common condition causes lines or cords to develop under the skin. Learn self-care steps to take and what treatments there are.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users claim kratom lifts mood and boosts energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether it works. Learn more before trying it.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT)
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, including how it's done and possible risks and benefits.
Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help
Find out more about your options for bone-preserving drugs, including how often you need to take them and what side effects you might expect.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
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