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  1. Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.? - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 12, 2025 · 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?

  2. Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging) - Mayo Clinic

    Apr 30, 2025 · Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss. This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a …

  3. Gabapentin (oral route) - Side effects & dosage - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 1, 2026 · Do not stop using gabapentin without checking with your doctor. Stopping the medicine suddenly may increase the risk for seizures. Your doctor may want you or your child to gradually …

  4. How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic

    Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.

  5. Ileostomy - Mayo Clinic

    May 2, 2025 · Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you'll likely find that it's possible to do many of the same activities you …

  6. Hydronephrosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 6, 2024 · Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms. Your healthcare professional starts by asking you …

  7. Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

    Jul 21, 2025 · Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. But they may lead to side effects in some people.

  8. Quitting smoking: 10 ways to resist tobacco cravings

    Feb 22, 2025 · Like most people who smoke, you may have tried to quit. But it's rare to stop smoking on your first attempt, and even harder if you try to do it without help. You have a better chance of …

  9. Fatty liver disease (MASLD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Compared with a healthy liver (top), a fatty liver (bottom) appears bigger and discolored. Tissue samples show extra fat in fatty liver disease, while inflammation and advanced scarring are seen in metabolic …

  10. A guide to basic stretches - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 18, 2024 · Before stretching, warm up with 5 to 10 minutes of light activity. It's usually best to stretch after a workout. Keep stretches gentle and slow. Don't bounce. Breathe through your stretches. If …