Mayo Clinic Q & A - May 2017 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My daughter wanted to go to a tanning bed before prom, but, instead, she opted for a spray tan. But a lot ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 9-year-old daughter always has been small for her age and never has much of an appetite. She's also an anxious child. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: After my last colonoscopy, I was told I have diverticulosis. Will this lead to diverticulitis? I currently have no symptoms but wonder ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother me only at night. Wearing a splint helped, but, now, my symptoms are ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What’s the difference between palliative care and hospice care? ANSWER: People often confuse palliative care and hospice care, thinking they are ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm interested in the new procedure approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that can repair cartilage in the knee. How ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes multiple sclerosis, or MS, in people who don't have it in their family? ANSWER: The exact cause of MS ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About six months ago, a large, white dent appeared on my left buttock. After a biopsy, I was diagnosed with morphea. I ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that taking prescription-strength nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, can increase my risk of heart disease? How much is too ...