Mayo Clinic Q & A - December 2016 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am finally ready to quit smoking for good. Is it better to quit smoking abruptly or gradually taper off tobacco use? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m flying to a family reunion this winter, and my doctor suggests I take supplemental oxygen with me on the airplane because ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have hypothyroidism and take medication for it. When researching online, I read that I should avoid kale and spinach. Is this ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I started working a night shift six months ago, and I just can’t get enough sleep. I’m having a hard time ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why do hearing aids work for some people but not others? ANSWER: The type of hearing loss you have and how severe ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had some heart trouble earlier this year and have not yet gotten a flu shot. Is it safe for someone ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 61 and have noticed my hearing is not what it used to be. Do I need to see my doctor, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it easy to determine a direct cause of erectile dysfunction? My husband is 51 and refuses to see his doctor ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between almond milk and regular milk? When I was drinking regular milk, I was getting calcium oxalate kidney stones ...