Mayo Clinic Q & A - July 2019 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it possible to reverse prediabetes by taking medication? ANSWER: Prediabetes means that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can anything be done for hair loss that is likely hereditary? If so, what should I look for when choosing a hair ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor suggested I get a yearly skin check by a dermatologist to check for melanoma. Why is this necessary? I am ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is diet always the cause of kidney stones, or are some people just more susceptible than others? ANSWER: Diet can play a significant ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 78-year-old mother had a heart attack three weeks ago. She was feeling better for a bit, but became ill again and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How is the new nasal spray for depression different than other drugs used to treat depression? How do doctors determine who is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis after several months of neck pain, along with weakness, numbness and tingling in one arm ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can irritable bowel syndrome be managed without medication, or is it typical that someone with this condition will need medication to control ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor told me I had a transient ischemic attack caused by an internal tear in my carotid artery. So far, I’m ...