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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Fish oil supplements and dry eyes
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that fish oil or an omega-3 supplement can help people with dry eyes? If I decide to take them, do omega-3 supplements have any side effects I should worry about? ANSWER: Research suggests that taking an omega-3 fatty acid supplement can reduce symptoms of dry eyes Omega-3 supplements are […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Many safe choices available to help whiten teeth
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the most effective way to whiten teeth? Is it worth it to pay the extra expense for treatment from a dentist, or do the over-the-counter options work just as well? Are they safe for your teeth? ANSWER: There are quite a few choices available if you want to whiten your […]
- Home office ergonomics tips - Mayo Clinic News Network
Ergonomics is the way you fit to your workspace Proper office ergonomics, including correct chair height, adequate equipment spacing and good desk posture, can help you and your joints stay comfortable when working With so many people working from home because of COVID-19, it's important to have proper ergonomics in the workspace Watch as Dr […]
- Influenza and Sepsis: Mayo Expert Describes Signs of Severe Sepsis . . .
Sepsis can be a dangerous complication of almost any type of infection, including influenza, pneumonia and food poisoning; urinary tract infections; bloodstream infections from wounds; and abdominal infections Steve Peters, M D , a pulmonary and critical care physician at Mayo Clinic and senior author of a recent sepsis overview in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, explains sepsis
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Get the Facts Before Taking Folic Acid
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is a folic acid supplement ever recommended for the average person, or just for pregnant women? ANSWER: Folic acid is the synthetic version (made in a laboratory) of a vitamin B called folate It’s well-known for its role in helping to prevent birth defects of the brain and spine, which is why […]
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to treat painful bladder syndrome
Cystitis is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by an infection But interstitial cystitis, also called painful bladder syndrome, is different It is a disease that causes pressure or pain in the bladder and pelvis that is associated with trying to hold urine
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: ‘Watermelon stomach’ isn’t what you might think
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with internal bleeding in her stomach, a condition that her doctor told her is sometimes called “watermelon stomach ” Can you explain why it has this name, since her belly wasn't swollen? Is the treatment for it typically effective? ANSWER: The term watermelon stomach is another name for a condition called […]
- 5 things you can do to keep your colon healthy
For years, turning 50 came with a special birthday message from your health care provider: Time to have a colonoscopy Now that message will be coming a bit sooner The American Cancer Society recently updated those screening guidelines, recommending most people get their first colonoscopy at age 45 Colon cancer rates have been increasing in younger people The change in […]
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