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Older adults experience many of the same body image concerns as their younger counterparts.

Eating disorders can affect people of all ages

October 18, 2019 at 11:29 a.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is it common for someone in their 50s to develop an eating disorder? A: Although eating disorders are most common in adolescents or young adults, they can...

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of tiny collections of inflammatory cells called "granulomas."

What is sarcoidosis?

October 16, 2019 at 12:17 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I recently was diagnosed with sarcoidosis, but I don't currently have symptoms. What causes sarcoidosis? Could it go away on its own? What should I be on...

Two large studies showed that molecular breast imaging detected three to four times more cancers than mammography in women with dense tissue.

What is molecular breast imaging and who needs it?

October 16, 2019 at 12:02 p.m.

Mammography screening for breast cancer saves lives. But another test may be better for women with dense breasts. Dr. Deborah Rhodes, an internal medicine specialist from the Breast Diagnostic Clinic...

Flu activity across the U.S. is low, making it the perfect time to roll up your sleeve for your annual flu shot.

Infectious diseases A-Z: Roll up your sleeve, it’s time for your flu shot

October 8, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.

When is the best time to get your flu shot? Ideally, it's before flu season becomes active in your community. Flu activity across the U.S. is low, making it the...

Depending on your health and the severity of your symptoms, the effects of a corticosteroid injection can vary quite a bit. If the injection decreases or eliminates your pain, you may be able to get another injection if your symptoms return.

Treating osteoarthritis with corticosteroid injections

October 8, 2019 at 4:16 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I have osteoarthritis in my knee that continues to worsen. Would a steroid injection help my knee pain? How long does the treatment last, and how often...

Women who have a thyroid disorder often are found to have high concentrations of anti-thyroid antibodies in their bodies, a condition known as chronic thyroiditis, Hashimoto's disease or autoimmune thyroid disease.

Thyroid disorder may not show symptoms until pregnancy

October 8, 2019 at 4:16 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I'm five months pregnant and was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've never had thyroid problems before. Could this diagnosis be connected to my pregnancy? Will the hypothyroidism...

To prevent overuse of antibiotics, it's important to know when home remedies can be used to treat your child's illness.

Home remedies: When to use and not use antibiotics

October 8, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.

For parents and caregivers, it can be hard to tell whether your child's illness requires antibiotics or if there are other ways to effectively treat his or her symptoms. To...

In general, anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 who's in good health can be a bone marrow donor.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Bone marrow transplants save lives — more donors are needed

September 20, 2019 at 2:05 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Who can be a bone marrow donor? What's the process for becoming one? A: In general, anyone between the ages of 18 and 60 who's in good...

For mild cases of hypothyroidism, not all patients need treatment. Occasionally, the condition may resolve without treatment.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Mild hypothyroidism may not need treatment

September 20, 2019 at 1:59 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I recently was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism that isn't causing symptoms. My doctor says I don't need treatment now, but she wants me to come back for...

Mayo Clinic minute: Is CBD safe to use?

August 28, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

CBD has surpassed all other supplements in history in terms of rapid rise in sales and use in the U.S., says Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Integrative...

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