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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.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Low amniotic fluid: Can it be treated?
Delivery, amnioinfusion and drinking more fluids might be recommended when amniotic fluid is found to be low.
Leg cramps during pregnancy: Preventable?
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares prevention and treatment tips for leg cramps during pregnancy.
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.
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
For women, there's sometimes a link between having an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) and infertility.
Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?
Hyperinsulinemia often is associated with type 2 diabetes.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Know how to relieve painful, swollen veins in the anus and rectum during pregnancy.
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
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