Mayo Clinic Q & A - March 2020 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is COVID-19 so harmful to the lungs? Are smokers more at risk of the virus causing damage? As a smoker, should ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why do blood banks need more donors at this time? How will that help care providers take care of people with COVID-19? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'd like to keep my kids home and safe until COVID-19 is no longer an issue, but my teenager still wants to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that COVID-19 spreads from person to person, but can it also live on objects? Should I be concerned about ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Are herbal products for erectile dysfunction safe? Do they work? What about over-the-counter creams? Are there any other nonprescription medications that can ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is intermittent fasting for weight loss safe? What are the risks of short-term diets that are very low-calorie? ANSWER: Recent research has found ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Years ago, I had gout in my toe, but I didn't need medication other than ibuprofen. After it went away, I never ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is the HPV vaccine now offered to adults and adolescents? I was surprised to hear that it's recommended up to age ...