Mayo Clinic Q & A - March 2016 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am determined to get fit and lose weight this year. I’ve recently heard a lot about interval training. What is ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a condition called aortic stenosis, which I am told prevents blood from getting out of my heart. Is it true ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it really necessary to have an advance directive if I have already named a medical power of attorney? My doctor asks ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to use Botox injections to treat chronic headache? How does it work, and would I need to have ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been told that I have mitral valve prolapse, but I’ve never had any treatment for it. Will I eventually ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a folic acid supplement ever recommended for the average person, or just for pregnant women? ANSWER: Folic acid is the ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease nine months ago. My doctor told me I need to lose at least ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby. At my last appointment, my doctor mentioned that an episiotomy is sometimes ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have Type 2 diabetes and take medication for it. How concerned should I be about my blood sugar getting too low? ...