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

    Mar 19, 2026 · 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.

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. Peptic ulcer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Aug 16, 2024 · The most common causes of peptic ulcers are infection with the germ Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These include …

  8. Mindfulness exercises - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 20, 2026 · Mindfulness is a state of being mindful and aware of the present moment. It is a type of meditation in which you focus on your thoughts, feelings, body and surroundings. You do this without …

  9. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Symptoms and causes

    Mar 13, 2026 · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and ways to protect yourself.

  10. Pneumonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 13, 2020 · Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and …