Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo Clinic
Nov 29, 2022 · You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Jul 21, 2025 · Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.
Ivermectin (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic
Feb 1, 2025 · Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. It is best to take …
Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about symptoms of urinary tract infections. Find out what causes UTIs, how infections are treated and ways to prevent repeat UTIs.
Swollen lymph nodes - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 25, 2025 · Swollen lymph nodes most often happen because of infection from bacteria or viruses. Rarely, cancer causes swollen lymph nodes. The lymph nodes, also called lymph …
Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts - Mayo Clinic
Apr 4, 2025 · Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and limited mobility worldwide. There’s plenty of advice on managing arthritis and similar conditions with exercise, medicines and stress …
Muscle cramp - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 7, 2023 · Symptoms Muscle cramps occur mostly in leg muscles, most often in the calf. Cramps usually last for seconds to minutes. After the cramp eases, the area might be sore for …
Plantar fasciitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects …
Vitamin B-12 - Mayo Clinic
Aug 13, 2025 · Vitamin B-12 is a vitamin the body uses to make and support healthy nerve cells. It's also used to make healthy red blood cells and the genetic material inside cells called DNA. …
Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Nov 1, 2022 · Considering calcium supplements? First figure out how much calcium you need. Then weigh the pros and cons of supplements.