Mayo Clinic Q & A - December 2019 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is binge eating disorder? I’ve heard of anorexia and bulimia. But I’d never heard binge eating described as a disorder until ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard that alkaline water is better at rehydrating your body than nonalkaline, or plain, water. Is this true? ANSWER: In short, for ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between a cluster headache and a migraine? Is there a way to treat severe headaches without prescription medication? ANSWER: There ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 39-year-old woman and haven’t been to the doctor for many years, other than to get a yearly flu shot. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the risks of LASIK surgery, and will my vision deteriorate again over time, even after surgery? ANSWER: It is not ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 50 years old and recently had a pretty severe reaction to a beesting. I remember as a kid that I ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best long-term treatment for vaginal prolapse? I am in my late 50s. ANSWER: There are nonsurgical and surgical treatment options ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are thyroid nodules common? What causes them to develop, and should I be concerned if I have one? ANSWER: Lumps in the thyroid ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes scoliosis? Do genetics play a role? I was diagnosed with it as a teenager, and several of my cousins had ...