Bee sting allergies can occur at any stage in life
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 50 years old and recently had a pretty severe reaction to a bee sting. I remember as a kid that I was stung without any...
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Many children develop nearsightedness during elementary school years
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son is nearsighted and has been wearing glasses for three years. He's now 10 and his prescription has gotten steadily worse. His optometrist says that it's...
Tailbone pain often goes away without medical treatment
Dear Mayo Clinic: My tailbone has been hurting for the past few weeks. I have read that it takes a while to heal, but is there anything I can do...
Research underway to predict Alzheimer’s, but no test
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently heard on the news that there was a test that can predict Alzheimer's disease three years before it occurs. If that's true, who should be...
Active surveillance a reasonable approach for men with low-risk prostate cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father, 71, was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer last month. He's worried about the side effects of surgery and radiation, so he has instead decided to...
Active surveillance a reasonable approach for men with low-risk prostate cancer
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father, 71, was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer last month. He's worried about the side effects of surgery and radiation, so he has instead decided to...
Research underway to predict Alzheimer’s, but no test
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently heard on the news that there was a test that can predict Alzheimer's disease three years before it occurs. If that's true, who should be...
Teen’s hair loss likely a result of genetics; treatment available
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son, 19, has been losing his hair for about a year. He's been using a hair growth foam for about 6 months without much difference. He...
People at high risk for osteoporosis may benefit from bone density test
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is a bone density test? Is it necessary to have one even if I'm healthy? I am a 67-year-old woman and I exercise daily. ANSWER: A...
Teen’s hair loss likely a result of genetics; treatment available
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son, 19, has been losing his hair for about a year. He's been using a hair growth foam for about 6 months without much difference. He...