Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo Clinic
Dec 12, 2025 · You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.
Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Jan 18, 2024 · Medicine you can get without a prescription may give some relief from acute sinusitis symptoms.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid - Mayo Clinic
Mar 26, 2026 · Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency treatment that's done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. For example, when someone has sudden cardiac …
Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic
Jan 21, 2026 · Why do high triglycerides matter? High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls, called arteriosclerosis. This condition increases the risk of …
Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss. This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a …
Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper technique
Jan 21, 2026 · You might learn weight training techniques by watching friends or others in the gym, but sometimes what you see isn't safe. Weight training technique that isn't proper can lead to muscle …
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Jul 21, 2025 · Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. But they may lead to side effects in some people.
Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 7, 2024 · Chicken eggs are an affordable source of protein and other nutrients. They're also naturally high in cholesterol. But the cholesterol in eggs doesn't seem to raise cholesterol levels the …
Arthritis pain: Treatments absorbed through your skin
May 17, 2025 · How do pain medicines that go on the skin work? Pain medicines that go on the skin are called topical pain medicines. The medicine soaks through the skin. The most common types are …