Stress basics
Learning Center
Chronic stress puts your health at risk
Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you. But when it's always on alert, your health can pay the price.
Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
Learn how stress symptoms can affect your health so that you can take action.
White stool: Should I be concerned?
White stool may mean a serious liver problem. Learn about causes.
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Although hepatitis C is highly contagious, the risk of sexual transmission is very low.
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.
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
If a breast biopsy reveals you have LCIS, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Learn how you can reduce your risk through medications and other strategies.
Menstrual cramps
Menstrual cramps — pain in the lower abdomen just before or during menstrual periods — can range from mild to severe. Learn about treatment options.
Hypothyroidism: Can it cause peripheral neuropathy?
Hypothyroidism can cause damage to peripheral nerves and can lead to conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infections
Learn how to protect against bacteria, viruses and infections.
Refine Your Search
Type
Gender
Age
- All
- 19 to 44 younger
- 45 to 64 middle
- 65 to 80 older
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 80 and over
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 15 months
- 12 months
- 9 months
- 29 to 40 middle
- 6 months
- 16 months to 2 years toddler
Focus
- All
- Causal Risk Factor
- Clinical Treatment
- Risk factor
- Symptom (reportable)
- Prevention
- Test
- Complication
- Definition
- Home Treatment