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  1. Birth control options: Things to consider - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 28, 2025 · Do these methods work with my religious beliefs or cultural practices? Some religions and cultures don't accept some forms of birth control. Weigh the pros and cons of a birth control …

  2. Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions

    Mar 25, 2025 · Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.

  3. Chart of high-fiber foods - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 23, 2025 · The suggested amount of daily fiber depends on your age and how many calories you take in each day. Current dietary guidelines for Americans suggests that people age 2 and older get …

  4. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 11, 2022 · Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain or swelling. …

  5. Delaying your period with hormonal birth control - Mayo Clinic

    Feb 28, 2025 · Delaying periods is possible with an extended or ongoing method of birth control. Find out how to have more control over the menstrual cycle.

  6. Acne - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 20, 2024 · Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common …

  7. Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 14, 2023 · Meditation has been around for thousands of years. Early meditation was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is most often …

  8. Muscular dystrophy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 17, 2025 · Muscular dystrophy is a group of diseases that causes muscles to become weaker and lose mass over time. The condition is caused by changes in the genes that make proteins needed to …

  9. Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 19, 2023 · Overview Spina bifida is a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. It's a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure in a developing …

  10. Kidney stones - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 4, 2025 · Kidney stones are hard objects made of minerals and salts in urine. They form inside the kidneys. You may hear healthcare professionals refer to kidney stones as renal calculi, …