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Is antibacterial soap a do or a don't?
It's generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap.
Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern?
Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.
Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE)
LATE causes symptoms similar to Alzheimer's, but may progress more slowly.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Lung nodules: Can they be cancerous?
Lung nodules are common. Most aren't cancer. Find out what tests might be recommended if you have a lung nodule.
Macrocytosis: What causes it?
Enlarged red blood cells (macrocytosis) can be due to many factors.
Making progress towards your goals
Learn how to make progress toward your goals of learning new skills such as a new language or a musical instrument.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Arteriovenous malformation or AVM
Learn more about the symptoms of a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), and the treatments available for these tangled blood vessels.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Demystifying epilepsy
Epilepsy is a fairly common condition, but seizures can usually be controlled with medications.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
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