Mayo Clinic Q & A - January 2018 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How effective is cold cap therapy in preventing hair loss in people undergoing chemotherapy treatments? Are there any risks? ANSWER: Using ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandson frequently has a runny nose, and the color of the nasal mucus is sometimes green to yellowish. I’ve heard that ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 50-year-old husband has been a smoker for 30 years. He says that quitting now won’t do much good. Are there still ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How much is known about the role genetics play in how an individual reacts to medications? ANSWER: Genetics can significantly affect ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a herniated disk in my lower spine that’s causing a lot of pain and leg numbness. For three months, I’ve ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 48 and keep hearing that gaining weight is normal as I move from perimenopause to menopause. I work out nearly every ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 34, and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for more than a year with no luck. My ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently took a new job that involves frequent overseas trips. The trips usually last four or five days, and include many ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the role of lung restoration in lung transplants? How does it work? ANSWER: Over the past several years, devices ...