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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
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
Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous
- Detox foot pads: Do they really work? - Mayo Clinic
Do detox foot pads really work? No trustworthy scientific evidence shows that detox foot pads work Most often, these products are stuck on the bottom of the feet and left there overnight Makers of detox foot pads claim that the pads draw out harmful substances in the body called toxins during sleep Toxins include heavy metals
- Glucosamine - Mayo Clinic
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made in a lab There are several forms of glucosamine, including glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl glucosamine These supplements aren't considered interchangeable
- Arthritis pain: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic
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 management But how do you know what’s best for you? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you figure it out
- 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
- Creatine - Mayo Clinic
Creatine is a compound that comes from three amino acids Creatine is found mostly in your body's muscles as well as in the brain Most people get creatine through seafood and red meat — though at levels far below those found in synthetically made creatine supplements The body's liver, pancreas and kidneys also can make about 1 gram of creatine per day
- Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic
Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help with symptoms of certain illnesses Probiotics are naturally found in fermented foods such as yogurt and sauerkraut
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