Mayo Clinic Q & A - June 2018 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best way to remove a tick? We live near a grassy area and find several every summer, and I ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 58 years old and have had watery diarrhea off and on for about six months. I thought it was irritable ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How long do I need to take beta blockers after a heart attack? ANSWER: Your health care provider likely will consider ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that melanoma can develop in the eyes? If so, how common is it? How is it treated? ANSWER: Melanoma ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How effective is the shingles vaccine? Who should get it? Is it recommended even for those who have already had shingles? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is juicing as healthy as some proclaim, or are some nutrients lost in the process? ANSWER: Juicing — extracting the juice ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve read some research that indicates one possible contributing factor to obesity is the balance of bacteria in a person’s gut. In ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How is endometriosis diagnosed? I’m 20 and have painful, heavy periods. Lately, I also have terrible lower back pain during my period. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-30s and have many small patches on my lower legs, ankles and arms that are much lighter in ...