Mayo Clinic Q & A - March 2018 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best way to eliminate insomnia? For almost a year, I’ve had trouble getting much sleep. I've tried over-the-counter medications, ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently was diagnosed with breast cancer at 65. I have a strong family history of the disease. However, my doctor hasn’t mentioned ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is frozen shoulder always improved with physical therapy, or are there sometimes other measures that must be taken? How long should it ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is removing part of the liver always the best treatment for liver cancer? What if the cancer has spread? ANSWER: Surgery ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My dad is 66 and was just put on the waitlist for a heart transplant due to coronary artery disease. How soon ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems that vitamin D is always in the news. Why is it so important, and does the average person need a vitamin ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor says that exercise is even better than calcium supplements for helping maintain bone density and prevent fractures. Can you explain ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been using an estrogen hormone patch for two years since having a hysterectomy at 38. I had my ovaries removed ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Nine months ago, I lost a significant amount of weight after being told doing so should help with pain from osteoarthritis. I ...