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Mayo Clinic Q&A
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Colic, though often stressful for new parents, will subside
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our newborn daughter is often inconsolable and sometimes cries for six hours a day. Is…
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Dietary supplements useful in some situations, but also can be harmful
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why does my doctor want to know what supplements I’m taking, even if I don’t…
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Evaluate hoarseness that doesn’t go away
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past few weeks, I have had a hoarse voice, even though I don’t…
For most people, plain water is just fine
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard that alkaline water is better at rehydrating your body than nonalkaline, or plain,…
Central sleep apnea often triggered by underlying condition, medication
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 47-year-old man, in good health and not overweight, but I was just…
A look at binge eating disorder
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is binge eating disorder? I’ve heard of anorexia and bulimia. But I’d never heard…
Spotlight on supplements: alpha-lipoic acid
Lipoic acid, often called alpha- or a-lipoic acid (ALA), is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized by…
Is an annual checkup really necessary?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 39-year-old woman and haven’t been to the doctor for many years, other…
Treating migraines, cluster headaches
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between a cluster headache and a migraine? Is there a way to…
Bee sting allergies can occur at any stage in life
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 50 years old and recently had a pretty severe reaction to a bee…